This Cookie Policy explains how Hallinan Blackburn Gittings & Nott (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

 

It should be read alongside our Privacy Notice, which explains how we use personal data.

 

What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

 

Cookies can:

• Help websites function properly

• Improve user experience

• Provide information about how the website is used

 

Types of Cookies We Use

 

We use the following types of cookies:

 

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

These cookies do not require your consent.

 

2. Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)

 

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website.

 

These cookies collect information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• How users arrived at the website

• General geographic location

 

This information is aggregated and anonymised and does not directly identify individuals.

 

These cookies are only set with your consent.

 

How We Use Cookies

 

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions correctly

• Improve website performance and usability

• Understand how users interact with our website

• Inform improvements to our services

We do not use cookies for marketing or advertising purposes.

 

Managing Cookies and Consent

 

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage your cookie preferences

 

You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

 

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including:

• Deleting existing cookies

• Blocking cookies entirely

 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

 

Third-Party Cookies

 

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our website, such as Google Analytics.

 

These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

 

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for further information:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

Cookie Duration

 

Cookies may be stored for different lengths of time:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

The specific duration depends on the cookie used.

 

Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies.

 

The latest version will always be available on our website.

 

Contact

 

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Data Protection Manager
Hallinan Blackburn Gittings & Nott
2nd Floor, Alexandra House
55A Catherine Place
London SW1E 6DY

Email: solicitors@hallinans.co.uk