Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 June 2026
Cookie Policy for Moeen & Co. Solicitors Ltd explains how we use essential, analytics, and advertising cookies in compliance with UK GDPR and ICO requirements. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. We recommend that you print or save a copy of this Cookie Policy for your records, along with any future updates that may apply from time to time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help the website function, improve performance, and provide analytics and advertising insights.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Website functionality
- Security
- Analytics
- Advertising and marketing
Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
3. Cookie Categories
Cookies We May Use:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Analytics Cookies
- Advertising Cookies
3.1) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions such as logging in, submitting forms, or setting privacy preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are required for basic security and site functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session and website functionality. | Session | Moeen & Co. Solicitors Ltd |
| cookie_consent | Stores the user's cookie preferences. | 1 year | Moeen & Co. Solicitors Ltd |
| cookie_consent_accepted | Records that a cookie decision has been made. | 7 days | Moeen & Co. Solicitors Ltd |
| csrf_token* | Protects forms against malicious requests. | Session | Moeen & Co. Solicitors Ltd |
3.2) Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve performance, content, and user experience. Analytics cookies are only used with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique website visitors. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views and session activity. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors for statistical reporting. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat* | Used to limit request rates and improve performance. | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
3.3) Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to measure advertising effectiveness, attribute conversions, and support Google Ads services. Advertising cookies are only used with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. | 90 days | Google Ads |
| _gcl_aw | Tracks advertisement clicks and conversion attribution. | 90 days | Google Ads |
| _gcl_dc | Used by Google Campaign Manager for advertising measurement. | 90 days | Google Ads |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to measure ad effectiveness and personalise advertising. | 13 months | |
| test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes |
The cookies listed above are representative of the analytics and advertising technologies currently used on our website. The exact cookies set may vary depending on how visitors interact with the website, browser settings, and updates made by Google or other service providers. We review our cookie usage periodically and update this Cookie Policy when required.
4. Legal Basis for Cookies
We use:
- Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest
- Analytics and advertising cookies: consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the cookie banner or browser settings.
5. International Transfers
Some third-party services (including Google LLC) may transfer data outside the UK/EEA.
Google LLC may process data in the United States and other jurisdictions outside the UK.
Safeguards include:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
6. Special Category Data
We do not intentionally collect or process special category personal data via cookies or tracking technologies.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies via:
- Browser settings
- Cookie consent banner
- Third-party opt-out tools (e.g. Google Ads settings)
8. Consent Management
We store cookie consent preferences including:
- Consent status
- Timestamp
- User preferences (analytics/advertising)
This is used to demonstrate compliance.
We use a consent management system to ensure cookies are not set before consent is given (except strictly necessary cookies).
9. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.
10. Contact
Moeen & Co. Solicitors Ltd
Email: info@moeenco.com