Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 December 2025
SIM Consulting Ltd (“SIM Consulting”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to help our website function effectively, improve user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
We use Cookiebot Consent Management Platform (CMP) to ensure that cookies are only set after you have given valid consent, in line with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be:
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First-party cookies – set by this website
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Third-party cookies – set by external providers (e.g., analytics or embedded services)
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Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a specified period
Cookies do not typically identify you as an individual, but they may collect technical data that can be linked to you when combined with other information.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies enable basic website functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access control.
They do not require your consent.
b) Preferences Cookies
These cookies remember your language or appearance settings to enhance usability.
c) Statistics (Analytics) Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as:
Which pages are viewed
How long visitors spend on the site
How users navigate between pages
We only use analytics cookies if you provide consent.
d) Marketing Cookies
These cookies track browsing behaviour across websites and may be used to tailor advertising or measure campaign performance.
We only use marketing cookies if you provide consent.
3. How Cookiebot Manages Consent
When you first visit our website, Cookiebot displays a consent banner that:
Explains the cookie categories
Enables you to accept or reject non-essential cookies
Stores your preferences
Allows you to update your choices at any time
Cookiebot also scans our website regularly and automatically updates the cookie list to ensure accurate transparency.
4. Changing or Withdrawing Your Consent
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking:
“Cookie Settings” (button/link provided by Cookiebot)
You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time, and this will not affect your ability to use the website.
If you delete your browser cookies, the consent banner may reappear, and you will be asked to set your preferences again.
5. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to:
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Receive notices before cookies are placed
Please note:
Blocking essential cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.
For guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
6. Cookies Used on This Website
The following cookie declaration table is automatically generated and maintained by Cookiebot.
Cookie Declaration
<script id="CookieDeclaration" src="https://consent.cookiebot.com/e1ebeffd-26ed-4445-8e6f-9a3b5f7f413f/cd.js" type="text/javascript" async></script>
This table provides live information on:
Cookie names
Providers
Purpose
Expiry
Category (Necessary, Preferences, Statistics, Marketing)
It updates automatically as Cookiebot scans the site.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some external tools or embedded services may set cookies, for example:
Analytics providers
Email marketing tools
CRM integrations
Video or event platforms
SIM Consulting Ltd does not control third-party cookies directly. However, Cookiebot prevents the loading of such cookies until you have provided consent.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to:
Our use of cookies
Cookiebot configurations
Legal or regulatory changes
Any updates will be posted on this page, with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:
Privacy Lead
SIM Consulting Ltd
Email: info@simconsulting.co.uk
