Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Zen Bookkeeping & Advisory ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit—such as your preferences, login information, or browsing behaviour.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

• Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly (e.g., navigation, secure login).
• Performance & analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.
• Preferences: To remember your choices and customize your experience.
• Marketing: To deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness (if applicable).

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly.

Examples:

• Session management
• Security tokens

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter errors. We use this information to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

Examples:

• Google Analytics
• Page load metrics

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you’ve made (e.g., language preference or region) and provide enhanced features.

Examples:

• Remembering form entries
• Preference settings

d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use advertising cookies, but we may in the future to deliver relevant ads through platforms like Google Ads or social media. If used, these cookies would track browsing habits to build a profile of your interests.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as analytics tools, embedded videos, or social media buttons. These third parties may collect data over time and across websites.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics
• LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram widgets

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Receive alerts before a cookie is stored

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.

Consent to Use Cookies

When you visit our site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. By continuing to use the site or clicking "Accept," you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by clearing cookies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Ann Williams

Zen Bookkeeping & Advisory

Email: info@zenbookkeepingandadvisory.co.uk

Phone: 01752 42 72 80