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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 August 2025
Introductory note
Onside Accounting Limited (“the Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies on our website (www.onsideaccounting.com) to provide a secure, reliable and personalised experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, improve functionality, and deliver relevant content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Definitions
Cookies: Small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically after a set period.
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by services we use, such as analytics providers.
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Cookies required for the basic functioning of the website (e.g., security, login, page navigation).
Performance/Analytics Cookies: Cookies that collect anonymised data on website usage to help us improve services.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically after a set period.
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by services we use, such as analytics providers.
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Cookies required for the basic functioning of the website (e.g., security, login, page navigation).
Performance/Analytics Cookies: Cookies that collect anonymised data on website usage to help us improve services.
Scope
This Cookie Policy applies to all visitors to our website (www.onsideaccounting.com). By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them using your browser settings or our cookie banner.
Types of Cookies we use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function.
Examples: security cookies, load balancing, page navigation.
These cannot usually be disabled, but you may block them via your browser (site functionality may be affected).
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site.
Examples: which pages are visited most often, time spent on pages, error messages.
We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect this data in anonymised form.
3. Functionality Cookies
Remember your preferences (e.g., location, language, form inputs).
Improve your experience but are not essential.
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies (if applicable)
Track browsing habits across websites to deliver personalised advertising.
We currently do not use advertising cookies. We only use Google Analytics for performance tracking.
Third party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to support site functionality, analytics, or marketing. These providers may include (but are not limited to):
Google Analytics (performance tracking).
Mailchimp
FullStory
Wordfence
Brevo
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in the following ways:
Cookie Banner: when you first visit our site, you can accept, reject, or customise cookie preferences.
Browser Settings: you can block or delete cookies via your browser (instructions vary by browser).
Please note: if you disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Data retention
Session cookies: deleted when your browser is closed.
Persistent cookies: stored for up to 24 months (depending on type), unless you delete them earlier.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data rights, please contact:
Data Protection Lead
Onside Accounting Limited
Email: hello@onsideaccounting.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
Data Protection Lead
Onside Accounting Limited
Email: hello@onsideaccounting.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk