Cookie policy

Effective date: 24th April 2025

1. About this document

This Cookie policy explains how Simon Maughan & Co ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://www.maughan-accounting.co.uk). You may also want to read our Privacy policy which will inform you how we look after your personal data when you visit our website.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allow us to improve our website. They do not harm your computer.

3. What cookies do we use?

We collect:

• Essential cookies.These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Analytics cookies. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies track information such as how many visitors visit our site, which pages they visit, and where they came from. This helps us to improve our website and your experience.

  The information collected does not identify you personally.

  Once collected, this information about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

  While a lot of websites use Google Analytics, we are committed to using a UK based company for this service as soon as one becomes available.

4. How to manage cookies?

Most web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, etc.) allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
• Delete cookies that have already been set
• Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

If this is something you would like to do just google "block cookies on Firefox (or other browser name)" and you will find a guide on how to do this.

5. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted at the top of this page with the new effective date.

6. Questions about how we use cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: simon@maughan-accounting.co.uk