Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 01/05/2025
Contact Email: info@thepth.co.uk

This Cookies Policy explains how The PTH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website https://www.thepth.co.uk (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted once you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies
    These are essential for the operation of our Website and enable you to move around and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies
    These help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functionality Cookies
    These allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Targeting or Advertising Cookies
    These may be set through our site by advertising partners to show you relevant adverts on other sites.

3. Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies on our Website:

Cookie Type

Purpose

Duration

_ga (Google Analytics)

Tracks website usage statistics

2 years

_gid (Google Analytics)

Distinguishes users

24 hours

_gat (Google Analytics)

Throttles request rate

1 minute

CookieConsent

Stores user’s cookie consent preferences

1 year

sessionid

Maintains user session

Session

Note: The specific cookies used may vary depending on third-party services integrated into the Website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use third-party cookies provided by trusted partners. These cookies may collect data outside our control. Examples include:

  • Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)
  • LinkedIn (for social media sharing and advertising insights)
  • Meta/Facebook Pixel (for advertising tracking)

Each third-party has its own privacy and cookies policies which you should review.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies in your browser settings. Below are links for major browsers:

Note: Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on the Website.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@thepth.co.uk
Website: https://www.thepth.co.uk