Cookie Policy

Transparent information about how Bluebond uses cookies

Last updated: 22 October 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Bluebond Tax Planning (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We believe in transparency and your right to control your personal data.

This policy outlines what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. For details about how we handle personal data more broadly — including through our secure systems and trusted service providers — please see our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and the preferences you have selected.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them). They can also be “first-party cookies” (set by the website you’re visiting) or “third-party cookies” (set by a different website).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly and securely
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Understand which content is most helpful to our visitors
  • Remember your settings for a better user experience
  • Share relevant information about our services

We respect your privacy and never use cookies to sell or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are essential for you to navigate our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as remembering your cookie preferences) cannot be provided.
Cookie name Purpose Duration
bluebond_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
bluebond_granular_consent Stores your specific cookie category choices 12 months
bluebond_session Maintains your session security Session
Analytics Cookies
Optional
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the quality and relevance of our educational content.
Cookie name Purpose Duration
bluebond_user_id Anonymous user identifier for analytics 12 months
bluebond_analytics Tracks page views and content engagement 12 months
Functional Cookies
Optional
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings to provide you with a more tailored experience.
Cookie name Purpose Duration
bluebond_preferences Stores your display and accessibility preferences 12 months
bluebond_region Remembers your regional settings 12 months
Marketing Cookies
Optional
These cookies are used to deliver relevant information about Bluebond’s services and educational resources. They help us understand how you found us and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
Cookie name Purpose Duration
bluebond_source Tracks how you discovered our website 30 days
bluebond_campaign Measures effectiveness of our educational campaigns 30 days

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over which cookies we use. You can manage your preferences at any time through:

  • Our Cookie Settings Page: Visit Cookie Settings
  • Your Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method for doing this varies from browser to browser. Please check your browser’s help menu for specific instructions.

Please note: If you block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some functionality may not work correctly.

Third-Party Cookies

We may occasionally use trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device on our behalf. For example, we may embed videos from YouTube or content from other platforms. These third parties may set their own cookies, which are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.

We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend you check the relevant third-party’s website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@bluebond.co.uk

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Our use of cookies is based on:

  • Consent: For optional cookies (Analytics, Functional, Marketing), we rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent
  • Legitimate Interests: For strictly necessary cookies required for the proper functioning of our website and services

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.