Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Duthie & Co LLP (“Duthie Law”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies can be used for a number of purposes, including:

• enabling websites to operate correctly;
• maintaining security;
• remembering preferences;
• understanding how visitors use a website; and
• measuring website performance.

Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a specified period.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure that our website operates correctly and securely;
• understand how visitors find and use our website;
• measure website traffic and performance;
• understand which pages are most frequently visited; and
• help us improve our website and services.

We use Google Analytics 4 (“Google Analytics”) for website analytics.

We also use Google Search Console to understand how our website performs in Google Search results.

Google Search Console does not itself place analytics cookies on your device through our website. It provides us with information about how our website appears and performs within Google Search, such as search impressions, clicks and search queries.

3. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the operation, functionality or security of our website.

They may be used for purposes such as:

• website security;
• fraud prevention;
• network management;
• maintaining website functionality; and
• remembering your cookie consent preferences.

These cookies do not normally require your consent where their use is necessary for the operation of the website or falls within another applicable legal exemption.

Blocking these cookies through your browser may cause parts of the website to stop functioning correctly.

4. Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• the pages you visit;
• how long you spend on the website;
• how you arrived at the website;
• general geographic information;
• device and browser information;
• interactions with pages and website features; and
• information about repeat visits.

This information helps us understand how our website is being used and enables us to improve its content, performance and user experience.

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and sessions.

The primary Google Analytics cookies we expect to use are:

The exact cookie name containing the Google Analytics property or container identifier will vary depending on our Google Analytics configuration.

Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own privacy and data protection policies.

Google Analytics cookies will only be activated where you have provided consent through our cookie consent mechanism.

5. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console, a service provided by Google, to understand how our website performs within Google Search.

Search Console provides us with aggregated information including:

• how often our website appears in Google Search results;
• how often users click through to our website;
• search terms that result in our website appearing;
• the average position of our website in search results;
• indexing information; and
• technical or usability issues identified by Google.

Google Search Console does not require us to place a tracking cookie on your device when you visit our website.

The service uses information generated through Google’s own search systems and helps us monitor and improve our website’s visibility in search results.

6. Cookie consent

When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose whether to accept non-essential cookies.

You will be able to:

• accept analytics cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies; or
• manage your cookie preferences.

Google Analytics will not be activated until you provide consent where consent is required by applicable law.

Strictly necessary cookies may operate without your consent because they are required for the proper functioning or security of the website.

Your decision will not affect your ability to access the main content of our website.

7. Withdrawing or changing your consent

You can change or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.

Where available, you can do this through the Cookie Settings or equivalent control on our website.

You may also delete existing cookies or change cookie permissions through your web browser.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.

8. Managing cookies through your browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• view cookies stored on your device;
• delete individual or all cookies;
• block cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• clear cookies when you close your browser; or
• receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the operation of certain website functions.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the privacy or cookie settings provided by your browser provider.

9. Similar technologies

Cookie-related privacy rules may also apply to other technologies that store information on, or access information from, your device.

These may include:

• browser local storage;
• pixels;
• tracking technologies;
• tags; and
• similar device storage technologies.

References to cookies in this policy include these similar technologies where appropriate.

10. Third-party services

Our website uses third-party technology providers, including Google, to help us understand and improve website performance.

Where a third-party service places non-essential cookies or accesses information on your device, we will obtain consent where required by applicable law.

Third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review Google’s privacy information if you would like further details about how Google processes information through its services.

11. Personal information collected through analytics

Information collected through Google Analytics may constitute personal information under applicable data protection legislation.

Where this occurs, information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

We use analytics information for purposes such as:

• monitoring website performance;
• understanding visitor behaviour;
• identifying popular content;
• improving website navigation and usability; and
• measuring the effectiveness of our online presence.

12. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, including where:

• the cookies used on our website change;
• we introduce new analytics or website technologies;
• our use of Google services changes;
• applicable law or regulatory guidance changes; or
• our website functionality changes.

Any updated version will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.

13. Contact us

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

Email: adam.duthie@duthielaw.co.uk

Telephone: +44 1582 460 000