Last Updated: June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on britishworks.uk, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the site functions correctly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyse how visitors use our site
- To improve the overall user experience
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to serve targeted advertising.
3. Types Of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, certain features of the site would not work. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Maintains user session | Session |
| wp-settings | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and personalise your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox | Remembers your cookie consent | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use Google Analytics to analyse site traffic. Google may process data in accordance with their own privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies for further information.
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit British Works, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies at any time
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org
6. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
7. Contact Us
For any questions about our use of cookies, please write to us at privacy@britishworks.uk or by post at:
British Works
1 St Peter’s Square
Manchester
M2 3DE