Last updated: 15/09/2025
At Business Mate Marketing Ltd, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and how you can manage your preferences.
For more information on how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help enhance your browsing experience by enabling certain features, such as remembering your preferences, and providing website owners with information about how visitors interact with their site.
Non-Essential Cookies & Prior Consent
We will not set non-essential cookies (such as analytics, marketing, tracking cookies, or third-party cookies) on your device until you have given us your explicit consent.
Consent must be given by a clear, positive action (for example, ticking boxes or clicking “Accept”), and must be freely given, specific and informed. Implicit consent (for example, by simply continuing to browse) will not be valid.
2. Types of cookies we use
We use the following types of cookies on our website.
🍪 Cookie Table
Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider / Domain | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | businessmateagency.co.uk | Remembers users’ consent preferences so that they are respected on subsequent visits. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. | 1 year | First-party / Necessary |
| wp_content_preferences | businessmateagency.co.uk | Saves users’ consent choices for different cookie types, ensuring preferences are applied consistently. | 1 month | First-party / Necessary |
| wp_consent_statistics | businessmateagency.co.uk | Collects anonymous data on website usage to help analyse and improve site performance. | 1 month | First-party / Necessary |
| wp_consent_statistics_anonymous | businessmateagency.co.uk | Helps understand how the website is used while preserving anonymity. | 1 month | First-party / Necessary |
| wp_consent_functional | businessmateagency.co.uk | Remembers user preferences for essential website functionalities. | 1 month | First-party / Necessary |
| wp_consent_marketing | businessmateagency.co.uk | Records user consent choices for marketing cookies so ads are only shown if consented. | 1 month | First-party / Necessary |
| elementor | businessmateagency.co.uk | Used by the WordPress Elementor plugin for editing/display features required by the site owner. | Never expires | First-party / Necessary |
| mcforms-233410838-sessionId | businessmateagency.co.uk | Maintains MCForms session state so multi-step form data isn’t lost across pages. | Session | First-party / Necessary |
Functional Cookies
(Currently, no functional cookies are set.)
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider / Domain | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | .businessmateagency.co.uk / Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views. | 1 year 1 month 4 days | First-party / Analytics |
| _ga | .businessmateagency.co.uk / Google Analytics | Calculates visitor, session and campaign data; recognises unique visitors. | 1 year 1 month 4 days | First-party / Analytics |
Performance Cookies
Currently, no performance cookies are set.
Advertisement Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider / Domain | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | facebook.com (via Facebook Pixel) | Used by Facebook to deliver and measure advertising products; collected data used for ad delivery/measurement. | 3 months | Third-party / Advertisement |
Uncategorized Cookies
Currently, no uncategorised cookies are set.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To ensure the website works efficiently and provides essential functionalities.
To analyze website traffic using tools like Google Analytics to improve site performance and user experience.
To provide personalised content and advertisements.
To remember user preferences, such as language or login details, to enhance the user experience.
4. Third-party cookies
In some cases, we may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks, which may place cookies on your device. These cookies help us understand website traffic and provide relevant ads. We do not control third-party cookies, so we recommend you review their privacy policies for more details on how they collect and use data.
Third-party responsibility
For further details, please see Google’s Privacy Policy and Facebook’s Data Policy on their websites.
5. Cookie durations
Each cookie has a specific duration for which it remains on your device. The following are typical durations for the cookies we use:
Google Analytics cookies: These cookies typically last for 2 years from the time they are set.
Advertising cookies: These may last for a period of up to 1 year or until the user clears their browser cookies.
6. How to control cookies
You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie management tool available on our website or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please refer to your browser’s help section for more details on how to manage cookies.
Cookie Consent Management: You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by using our cookie consent management tool, available in the footer of our website. The tool allows you to accept or reject specific categories of cookies (e.g., performance or advertising cookies).
7. How to withdraw consent
You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences using the cookie management tool or by changing your browser settings to block cookies. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Please check this page regularly for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Business Mate Marketing Ltd – Website
Email: info@bmate.co.uk
Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
Phone: 07447495838