Cookies

This policy is about cookies and similar technologies used on the HLS website. This will help you to digest them. See our PRIVACY NOTICE for information about personal data we process in connection with the HLS website.

Cookies are small data files (usually a string of characters) that many internet sites automatically download to a visitor's device. They are primarily used in helping websites recognise a user that has visited the website previously. The point of this type of recognition is normally to help offer a personalised experience, for example, by simplifying logins and other functions of the website that require the visitor to input data. But they also allow certain monitoring to help the website owner understand who their visitors are and what they use the website for. Cookies can store account and password information, but this is not relevant for our site at this stage. Our website uses cookies so that we can improve our site and better service your return visits.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. But you can normally change the settings on your browser so that it rejects our cookies. Check your browser and related guidance. 

The ICO publishes useful information about cookies and browser settings. See ICO - Cookies. You should also read up on the topic at https://www.allaboutcookies.organd https://www.youronlinechoices.com.

We and our relevant service providers use cookies in the limited way described in this policy. We categorise cookies into two types; those that are strictly necessary and those that we use to analyse website use. 

Strictly necessary cookies

This type of cookie is essential for us to provide you with the website experience we want you to have, navigating and accessing pages and viewing them in your preferred form or the format that suits your device. They also allow us to comply with legal obligations relating to security and data protection. These cookies are always active. They help us monitor the website and recognise you, your type of device and your preferences.

Analytics cookies

These cookies are used to collect information about how many visitors we get and how they use our website, including which pages they visit and the problems they encounter. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies do not directly identify you, but they give us data about visitor numbers, sources of visitors, load times, proper functioning of third party integrations, and popular pages.

Managing our cookies

You should see a pop up cookie consent form. Just look for the “Accept” or “Reject” buttons relating to cookies - it is pretty obvious. Make your choice.

We ask you for your consent to use analytics cookies when you first visit our website. We don’t ask for consent in relation to strictly necessary ones because the site wouldn’t work very well if you say no. 

You can change your mind about the analytical ones whenever you like by changing the settings in your browser or by making the other choice next time you visit. If applicable, remember to delete existing cookies using your internet browser settings.

Contact us

If you have any concerns or questions about how we use cookies on our websites, you can contact us at harry@hamiltonlawscientific.com.