1. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Techfident Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.techfident.co.uk in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device, remember preferences, and collect information about how you use the site. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent under PECR.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tf_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID (if applicable) | Session management | Session |
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this information to improve our site. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Usage statistics | 2 years |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences. They require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tp_consent | Trustpilot widget preferences | 1 year |
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Our website includes content from third-party services which may set their own cookies:
- Trustpilot — Review widget. See Trustpilot’s privacy policy
- Cloudflare — Security and performance. See Cloudflare’s privacy policy
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with our cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All — consent to all cookie categories
- Decline — only strictly necessary cookies will be used
- Change your preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings page
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For guidance on browser cookie controls, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. All other cookies are set only with your consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and PECR Regulation 6). You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date above will be updated when material changes are made.
Questions about this policy?
Contact our Data Protection team at hello@techfident.co.uk or in writing to:
Techfident Limited, Studio 10 New Mead Barn, Wickham Hall, Hadham Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 1JG