Last updated: 24 May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how New Forest Wills (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://newforestwills.com. It applies to all visitors who access or use our site and outlines your rights to control our use of cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and collecting anonymised data about how the site is used. Some cookies are necessary for the operation of our site, while others help us improve its functionality and performance.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. They enable core functionality such as security, accessibility, and session management. These cookies cannot be switched off.
Example:
- WordPress session cookies
- Security/authentication cookies
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve user experience and site functionality.
Example:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices (e.g. contact form entries or cookie consent settings) to provide a more personalised experience.
d) Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may contain embedded content (e.g. maps, videos, social sharing buttons) from third-party services such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google. These third parties may set their own cookies, subject to their privacy policies.
3. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage preferences by category
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings icon in the website footer.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
For browser-specific guidance:
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our website practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
New Forest Wills
Email: admin@newforestwills.com
Phone: 01590 682199
