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Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

At HM & Co. Solicitors (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “HM & Co.”), we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your experience, analyse site usage, and assist with our marketing efforts. This Cookie Notice explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or opt out of them.

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this notice unless you have disabled them via your browser or settings panel. For more details on how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by websites you visit. They allow the website to recognise your device, store or retrieve information about your preferences or past actions, and tailor the user experience accordingly. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, while others help us analyse usage patterns or provide personalised content and advertisements.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies on our site according to their function and duration:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    • Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They are usually set only in response to actions taken by you, such as completing forms or adjusting privacy settings.
    • Examples: Cookies that enable you to log in, secure account pages, or manage session settings.
    • Duration: Often session-based (expire once you close your browser).

  2. Performance Cookies

    • Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most frequently or if users encounter error messages. This data is aggregated and used to improve website performance.
    • Examples: Analytical cookies from services like Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation) that track page visits and navigation paths.
    • Duration: May be session-based or persistent, depending on the service.

  3. Functionality Cookies

    • Purpose: These cookies enable our website to remember choices you have made (e.g., your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
    • Examples: Storing your preferences for future visits or remembering if you’ve seen a particular notification.
    • Duration: Often persistent, so your preferences remain for future visits.

  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

    • Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver relevant adverts or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may also limit how often an advert is shown to you.
    • Examples: Cookies from advertising networks or social media platforms (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insights) that show you adverts tailored to your interests.
    • Duration: Usually persistent, so the information persists between sessions.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

We respect your right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can control cookies in several ways:

  1. Browser Controls
    Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies (either all cookies or just those from specific sites). Please note that if you choose to block certain cookies, our site may no longer function as intended.

    • For more information on adjusting your browser settings, consult your browser’s help pages or see AllAboutCookies.org.

  2. Our Website Settings
    If we provide a cookie consent banner or settings panel, you can adjust your preferences at any time. You can opt in or out of specific categories of cookies (except strictly necessary cookies, which are always on).

  3. Third-Party Cookies
    If our site uses third-party services that set cookies (e.g., embedded social media, analytics, or advertising networks), you can often manage those cookies through the third party’s own settings or by visiting YourOnlineChoices.eu (for ads in the UK and EU).

5. Changes to Our Cookie Notice

From time to time, we may update this Cookie Notice to reflect legal or operational requirements. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. Any significant changes will be indicated by posting a notice on our website or by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this notice.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Notice or how we use cookies on this website, please contact us:

HM & Co. Solicitors
186 Lower Road
Surrey Quays
London SE16 2UN
Telephone: 02071128180
Email: info@hmsolicitorsltd.com