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Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
This policy explains how Your Cost Consult Utilities uses cookies on our website and the choices available to you.
2. Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function (for example, keeping you signed in). These are always on and cannot be turned off in the banner.
- Functional cookies — remember your preferences and settings.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These are only placed after you accept them through our cookie banner.
We do not use cookies for third-party advertising.
3. Cookies we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session / authentication | Essential | Keeps you securely signed in to your account | Session / short-lived |
| Cookie consent | Functional | Remembers your cookie preferences | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics (optional) | Analytics | Understand how the site is used — only set if you accept analytics | Varies |
If we add specific analytics cookies in future, they will only be activated after you have accepted them, and this table will be updated with their details.
4. Third-party advertising
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or advertising networks on this website.
5. Your choices
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner gives you an equal, one-click choice to:
- Accept all — accept essential and analytics cookies
- Reject non-essential — accept only essential cookies
- Manage preferences — switch analytics cookies on or off and save your choice
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you see and delete cookies individually, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to use your account. Visit aboutcookies.org for guidance.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at utilities@yourcostconsult.co.uk.