Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24/06/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Bold North ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (boldnorthagency.uk). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies — Required for the operation of our Site (e.g. page navigation, security, and access to secure areas). They cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Preferences / Functional Cookies — Allow us to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.

• Analytics / Performance Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our Site, so we can measure and improve performance (e.g. Google Analytics).

• Marketing / Advertising Cookies — Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

3. Cookie Table

Category Example Cookies Purpose Retention Strictly Necessary __cf_bm, CONSENT Core site functions and security Session / up to 2 years Preferences NID, pll_language Remember choices (e.g. language, settings) Up to 1 year Analytics _ga, _gid, _gat Measure site traffic and usage Up to 2 years Marketing fr, IDE Deliver personalised ads and track campaign effectiveness Up to 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as analytics providers or advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites.

5. How Long Cookies Last

• Session cookies expire once you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in the following ways:

• Use our on-site Cookie Banner / Consent Tool to accept, reject, or manage categories of cookies.

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. (Please note: blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.)

For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, our legal basis under the UK GDPR/EU GDPR is either:

• Consent (for non-essential cookies such as analytics and marketing), or

• Legitimate interest / contractual necessity (for strictly necessary cookies).

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

Bold North Email: admin@boldnorthagency.uk Registered Company: BR Digital Solutions Ltd (trading as Bold North)