Cookie Policy for The Local Marketing Team Ltd

Effective Date: 30th November 2024
Last Reviewed: 3rd December 2024

The Local Marketing Team Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us,” “the company”) is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.tlmt.co.uk] (the “Site”). By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

  1. Introduction

As part of our ongoing commitment to data privacy and security, The Local Marketing Team Ltd has developed this Cookie Policy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and for enhancing your user experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent.

  1. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file that is placed on your device (such as a computer or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions or preferences over time, enabling us to deliver a more efficient and personalised experience. Cookies can either be first-party cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party cookies (set by services other than the website you are visiting).

Cookies typically serve a variety of purposes, such as improving website functionality, enhancing user experience, personalising content, and providing relevant advertising. Cookies can also be used for analytical purposes to measure how users interact with the website.

  1. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our Site, as described below:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and cannot be turned off in our systems. These cookies are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting your privacy preferences.

  • Examples: Authentication cookies that remember you are logged in, session cookies that allow you to navigate between pages without losing information.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect data about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are most frequently visited and if any error messages are received. This information is used to improve the performance of our Site and to ensure that it functions properly.

  • Examples: Google Analytics cookies used to measure website traffic, session duration, bounce rates, etc.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices on the Site, such as your preferred language, region, or other personalisation settings, in order to enhance your user experience.

  • Examples: Cookies remembering your language selection or remembering your preferences in a form.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver more relevant advertising to you based on your browsing activity, both on our Site and across third-party websites. These cookies track your browsing history to display advertisements that are more likely to be of interest to you.

  • Examples: Cookies from advertising networks like Google Ads or Facebook that enable us to show tailored ads.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are used when you interact with social media buttons (like “Share” or “Like”) on our Site. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites and allow the social media platform to deliver targeted advertisements.

  • Examples: Cookies set by Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or other social media platforms.
  1. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
  • Analyse usage patterns and measure performance.
  • Customise your experience based on your preferences.
  • Provide relevant, personalised advertisements.
  • Maintain the security of our Site and ensure its functionality.
  1. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies on your device to provide services such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration. These third parties may collect information about your online activity across various websites and applications. These cookies are set by the respective third-party companies and are governed by their privacy policies.

  • Examples: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar.

We have no control over the cookies set by third parties, and these parties are responsible for managing their cookies and privacy practices. For more information about how third-party cookies are used, please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

  1. Cookie Consent

In accordance with the UK GDPR and PECR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

If you do not wish to accept certain cookies, you can adjust your preferences through our cookie consent tool or by managing your browser settings.

  1. Managing and Withdrawing Cookie Consent

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time. There are several ways to control cookies:

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

We offer a cookie consent tool on our Site where you can customise which categories of cookies you would like to accept or reject. You can access this tool at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link located in the website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to manage or block cookies altogether, though doing so may impact your experience on our Site. The following links provide guidance on managing cookies for the most common browsers:

7.3 Clearing Cookies

You can also delete cookies stored on your device by clearing your browser’s history or using the settings provided by your browser.

  1. Cookie Retention Period

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:

  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your web browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire, or you delete them manually.

The retention periods for individual cookies are available in our cookie consent tool or can be found within your browser settings.

  1. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our Site may not function as intended. For example, you may experience reduced functionality or be unable to log in or complete certain actions. We recommend keeping cookies enabled to provide the best experience while using our Site.

  1. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or for operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

The Local Marketing Team Ltd
Crossways Corner,
Main Road,
Frating,
CO7 7DJ
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01255 446117