This Cookie Policy explains how Bond Associates (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar
technologies on our website https://www.bondassociates.co.uk (the “Website”).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, keep it secure,
and (where enabled) provide analytics about how the site is used. Similar technologies include pixels, tags and local storage.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the Website work properly and keep it secure
- Remember choices you make (where applicable)
- Understand how visitors use the Website (analytics) so we can improve it
3. Cookie consent (UK rules)
Under UK rules, non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) generally require your
consent. Essential cookies are used to provide the Website and keep it secure.
When you first visit, you should be shown a cookie banner (if enabled on your site) where you can accept or reject
non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time (see section 6).
4. Types of cookies we use
| Category | What they do | Do we need consent? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core site functionality and security (for example, to test cookie support, keep admin sessions working, and enable basic WordPress features). | No (these are necessary) |
| Analytics | Help us understand how the Website is used so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics. | Yes (non-essential) |
5. Cookies we may set
Because this Website is built on WordPress and uses Google Analytics, cookies may include the examples below.
Note: exact cookie names can vary depending on your device, browser, WordPress configuration, and plugins.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | bondassociates.co.uk | Checks whether your browser supports cookies. | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | bondassociates.co.uk | Keeps logged-in users authenticated (admin/editor access). | Session (or a short period) |
| wp-settings-[uid] | bondassociates.co.uk | Stores user preferences for logged-in WordPress users. | Up to 1 year |
| wp-settings-time-[uid] | bondassociates.co.uk | Time stored alongside wp-settings to manage preferences. | Up to 1 year |
| comment_author_[hash] / comment_author_email_[hash] (if comments enabled) | bondassociates.co.uk | Remembers details if you leave a comment (if commenting is enabled). | Up to 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. | Typically up to 2 years |
| _ga_[container-id] | Google Analytics | Persists session state for Google Analytics (GA4). | Typically up to 2 years |
| _gid (may be set) | Google Analytics | Helps group user behaviour into sessions for analytics. | Typically 24 hours |
| _gat / _gat_gtag_* (may be set) | Google Analytics | Used to throttle analytics request rate. | Typically 1 minute |
6. How to manage cookies
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block all cookies,
parts of the Website may not work as intended (especially admin/login features). - Google Analytics opt-out: You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (provided by Google)
if you want to prevent your data being used by Google Analytics across websites.
7. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website (for example, which pages are visited and how long people stay).
This helps us improve the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect usage information (including IP address and device information).
8. International data transfers
Google may process analytics data outside the UK. Where international transfers occur, they are protected using appropriate safeguards.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was most recently changed.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about cookies or this policy, contact us:
- Phone: 0345 130 4548
- Email: info@bondassociates.co.uk
- Address: Evergreen Lodge, Ruckamore Rd, Chelston, TQ2 6HF
You can also read our Privacy Policy for more information about how we use personal data.