Our Cookie Policy

1. Introduction & What Are Cookies?

Phillips & Co Accountants (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our use of cookies. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://phillipsco-accountants.co.uk/) and how you can manage your preferences.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

2. How We Use Cookies & Legal Basis

We categorise cookies into four primary functional types:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation, navigation, and security. Used based on our legitimate interest to provide a functioning website. You cannot opt out of these.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and power interactive features like our contact page Google Map. Used only with your explicit consent.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Allow us to monitor website traffic and user behavior so we can continuously measure and improve site performance. Used only with your explicit consent.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Set by third parties (like Google, Meta, and TikTok) to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other websites. Used only with your explicit consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use (Cookie Inventory)

Below is a complete breakdown of the active cookies deployed across our site:

4. Managing Preferences & Consent

By clicking “Accept” (or “Accept All”) on our banner, you consent to all non-essential cookies. Clicking “Reject All” opts out of non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time:

• Consent Banner: Presented on your first visit, allowing you to "Accept All", "Reject All", or manage individual categories.
• Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Transfers & Retention

• International Data Transfers: Third-party providers (Google, Meta, TikTok) may process data outside the UK (e.g. EEA or US). Where transferred without a UK adequacy decision, strictly enforced safeguards apply—including the UK-US Data Privacy Framework, UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA), or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Data Retention: Cookie data is retained according to the specific expiration durations detailed in Section 3.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be posted on our site. If material changes occur (such as adding new cookies or changing processing purposes), we will renew your consent banner prompt.