Cookies Policy
This page explains how Edward Harris Chartered Accountants uses cookies and similar technologies on edwardharris.co.uk. It tells you exactly what we set, what each one does, and how you can control them. Read this alongside our Privacy Policy for a full picture of how we handle your information.
What this policy covers
Edward Harris LTD (trading as Edward Harris Chartered Accountants) operates the website edwardharris.co.uk. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on that website — what they are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how long they last. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) in how we deploy and manage cookies.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — your computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit, such as whether you are logged in, your preferences, or which pages you have viewed. First-party cookies are set directly by edwardharris.co.uk. Third-party cookies are set by external services that the site uses, such as analytics or booking tools. Those third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we signpost where relevant.
How consent works
UK law distinguishes between cookies that are essential for the site to function and those that are not — consent is required for the latter.
Under UK PECR, cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested can be set without your prior consent. Every other category of cookie — functional, analytics, and marketing — requires your explicit opt-in consent before it is set. Consent must be freely given, specific, and informed. You can withdraw it at any time, and doing so will not affect your ability to use the core website.
Strictly necessary — no consent required
These cookies are essential for the website to operate. They handle things like session management, security, and storing your cookie preference choices. Without them, key parts of the site would not work. We set these automatically when you visit.
All other cookies — consent required
Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies are only set after you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner. We do not set these by default, and you are free to decline them without losing access to any part of the website.
Withdrawing consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the ‘Manage cookies’ link in the footer of this website. You can also clear cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect anything that happened before you withdrew it.
Cookies we use
We group the cookies on this site into four standard categories.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that manage your active session, remember your cookie consent choices, and support basic security functions. They do not identify you personally and collect no data used for marketing or analytics.
No consent required — these are essential for the site to work.Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience across return visits — for example, language preferences or form field data saved within a session. They are not essential to the site’s operation, but they do make interactions more convenient. They do not track your behaviour across other websites.
Set only with your consent. Withdraw anytime via ‘Manage cookies’ in the footer.Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use this website — which pages are viewed most, how long visitors stay, and where they arrive from. This helps us improve the site. Where analytics cookies process personal data, that data is anonymised or pseudonymised. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose, subject to confirmation of the current site configuration.
Set only with your consent. Declining these has no effect on how the site functions.Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies track visitors across websites to build profiles for targeted advertising and to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They are set by advertising platforms such as Meta or Google Ads. We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on this website. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your specific consent before setting them.
We do not currently use marketing cookies. If this changes, we will request your explicit consent first.Third-party cookies explained
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we use — currently Google Analytics and LeadConnector — rather than by us directly. These third parties may process data under their own privacy policies, which are separate from ours. If you decline analytics or functional cookies via our consent tool, those third-party cookies will not be set during your visit to this site. You may still need to manage preferences separately on other websites where those third parties operate.
Managing your cookie preferences
You have two straightforward ways to control which cookies are set on your device.
You can manage cookies through the consent tool on this website at any time, or by adjusting the settings in your browser. Both methods are effective, and using either one will not prevent you from accessing the main content of this site.
Via this website
When you first visit edwardharris.co.uk, a cookie banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You can revisit and change these choices at any time by clicking the ‘Manage cookies’ link in the footer. Your current consent status is always stored in the strictly necessary consent cookie described above.
Via your browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies directly. The path varies: in Chrome, go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data. In Firefox, go to Settings, then Privacy and Security. In Safari, go to Preferences, then Privacy. In Edge, go to Settings, then Cookies and site permissions. Browser-level settings apply to all websites, not just this one.
What happens if you block cookies
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain parts of the site from working correctly, including the contact form and booking calendar. Declining analytics or functional cookies has no effect on the core site — all pages remain fully accessible.
Similar technologies we may use
Cookies are not the only way websites store or retrieve information. This policy also covers similar technologies including local storage, session storage, and server-side logs. Local and session storage work like cookies but are stored within your browser rather than sent to the server on each request. Server logs record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited at the network level. We apply the same principles to all of these that we apply to cookies.
Children and this website
This website is intended for business owners and professionals. It is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data via cookies or any other technology from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided personal data through this site, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. The ‘last reviewed’ date at the top of this page will always show when it was last updated. If we make material changes — for example, introducing a new category of cookie — we will reset the consent banner so you can review and re-confirm your preferences. Minor corrections do not trigger a new consent request.
Questions about our cookies
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use cookies, please get in touch.
Send any queries about cookies or your preferences to us directly by email. We aim to respond to all queries within five working days. You can also write to us at the address below.
- Cookie queries
- info@edwardharris.co.uk — Response within 5 working days
- Firm
- Edward Harris LTD
- Registered address
- Prospect House, Featherstall Road South, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HT
- Companies House
- 15709659
- ICO registration
- ZB751822
Complaints to the ICO
If you are not satisfied with our response to a cookie or data protection query, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent regulator for data protection and privacy. You can make a complaint at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or by calling their helpline on 0303 123 1113, available Monday to Friday. We would always encourage you to contact us first so we have the opportunity to address your concerns directly.