Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026
1. About this policy
This policy explains how TX Accountants Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on www.txaccountants.co.uk. It should be read with our Privacy Notice. TX Accountants Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 12163394, with registered office at 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, England, W1W 5PF, and ICO registration number ZA725806.
2. What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files stored on a browser or device. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, local storage and scripts that store or access information on a device. They can operate for one visit as session technologies or remain for a set period as persistent technologies. First-party cookies are set for our domain; third-party cookies are set or read by another provider.
3. Consent and lawful use
We may use technologies that are strictly necessary to provide a service you request, maintain security, remember privacy choices or operate core website functions without consent where PECR permits. We ask for consent before setting or reading analytics, advertising or other non-essential technologies. Where cookie information is personal data, necessary processing is generally based on our legitimate interests in secure website operation, while non-essential processing is based on consent.
Non-essential technologies should remain off unless and until you select them. Refusing them should be as easy as accepting them. You can withdraw or change consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link displayed on the website. Withdrawing consent does not make earlier processing unlawful, but it will prevent future non-essential use once your preference is applied.
4. Categories we use
| Category | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, network operation, load balancing, form operation and recording cookie choices. | Not required where the PECR exemption applies. |
| Analytics | Measure visits, page use, traffic sources and performance so we can improve the website. | Required before use. |
| Functional | Remember optional preferences or enable enhanced third-party features. | Required unless genuinely necessary for a service requested by the user. |
| Marketing | Measure campaigns, build audiences or deliver relevant advertising. | Required before use. |
5. Cookie schedule
The following schedule reflects the common identifiers presently associated with the website configuration. It must be reconciled with the live cookie scan and consent platform whenever the website or its plugins change.
| Cookie or technology | Provider and purpose | Typical duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie-consent preference identifier (name depends on the consent platform) | TX Accountants or consent provider; stores consent choices and evidence of the banner interaction. | Up to 12 months, subject to live configuration. | Necessary |
| WordPress session, security or form cookies (names depend on enabled plugins) | TX Accountants or hosting/security provider; supports core operation, login/security or a requested form. | Session or up to 12 months, depending on function. | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics, if enabled; distinguishes browsers for aggregated audience measurement. | Up to 2 years, subject to configuration. | Analytics |
| ga<container-id> | Google Analytics, if enabled; maintains session state for the relevant property. | Up to 2 years, subject to configuration. | Analytics |
| Google Tag Manager container | Google; loads and manages tags. It does not itself justify loading a non-essential tag. Each triggered tag must follow the selected consent category. | Runs on page load; storage depends on triggered tags. | Depends on tag |
If embedded video, maps, social media, chat, advertising or booking tools are added, their technologies must be added to this schedule and blocked until the appropriate consent is obtained, unless a specific exemption applies.
6. Third parties and international access
Third-party providers may receive device, browser and interaction data when their technology is enabled. They may act as our processor or as a separate controller under their own privacy information. Some may process information outside the UK. Our Privacy Notice explains the safeguards used for restricted transfers.
7. Managing cookies
Use the website’s Cookie Settings control to accept, reject or change non-essential categories. You can also delete or block cookies using browser settings, but browser controls may not prevent every similar technology and blocking necessary storage may affect website functions. If you clear cookies or use another browser or device, you may need to set your preferences again.
8. Consent records and updates
We keep a limited record of consent choices for an appropriate period so we can apply and demonstrate them. We periodically audit the website and update this policy and the preference centre when technologies change. Material changes may require us to ask for consent again.
9. Contact
Questions about cookies or privacy may be sent through the contact details or contact form on www.txaccountants.co.uk or by post to our registered office, marked for the attention of the Privacy Lead.
Issued and maintained by:
TX Accountants Ltd
Registered in England & Wales
Company Registration No: 12163394 and ICO No: ZA725806.
Registered Office: 167–169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF