This Cookie Policy explains how BusinessTrust.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website. It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and collect information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be set by the website you’re visiting (known as “first-party cookies”) or by third parties, such as analytics or advertising providers (“third-party cookies”).

2. How We Use Cookies

BusinessTrust.co.uk uses cookies to:

• Ensure site functionality – enabling features such as account login, business listings, and contact forms
• Improve performance – helping us understand how users interact with our site so we can enhance usability
• Analyse traffic – using tools like Google Analytics to monitor visitor behaviour and site performance
• Support marketing – remembering your preferences and delivering relevant promotional content (only with consent)

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or to track users across unrelated websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the operation of our website. These include cookies that enable secure login and navigation.
• Performance Cookies – Collect anonymous data on how visitors use the site, helping us improve functionality.
• Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences, such as location or display settings, to enhance your experience.
• Targeting Cookies – May be used to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns (only if you opt in).

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings – Most web browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
• Cookie Consent Banner – When you first visit our site, you’ll be asked to accept or customise your cookie preferences.
• Opt-Out Tools – For third-party cookies such as Google Analytics, you may use opt-out tools provided by those services.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site may be set by third-party services, such as analytics providers or embedded content platforms. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity on our site and elsewhere on the internet.

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with via our site.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:

Email: support@businesstrust.co.uk