Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

Website Owner: Byrne Solicitors Ltd

This Cookie Policy explains how Byrne Solicitors Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer, mobile device, or browser when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their sites work securely, store user preferences, provide customized experiences, and supply reporting information.

2. Types of Cookies We Use and Their Purpose

We group the cookies used on our Squarespace platform into three categories:

  • Essential Cookies (Always Active): These cookies are automatically placed on your browser because they are strictly necessary for our website to function securely and properly. They handle security, traffic routing, preference management (such as saving your cookie choices), and core site features. Under data protection laws, these do not require prior consent.

  • Squarespace Built-in Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential): Our website platform, Squarespace, uses native analytics cookies to collect aggregate data about visitor behaviour. These help us determine if a visitor is new or returning, track page views and session lengths, and analyse traffic patterns to optimize site performance.

  • Third-Party & Marketing Cookies (Non-Essential): If third-party tools are integrated into our site (such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixels, custom CRMs, or embedded YouTube videos), those services set their own tracking cookies on your device to monitor interactions or serve relevant content.

3. Detailed Cookie Inventory

Category Typical Cookie Name Purpose Expiry Required Consent

Essential crumb, ss_cookieAllowed Ensures security, prevents cross-site request forgery, and remembers your cookie banner preference. Session / 30 Days Exempt (Auto-loads)

Analytics (Squarespace) ss_cid, ss_cvr, ss_cvisit, ss_cvt Identifies unique visitor sessions, tracks visit duration, and records traffic metrics. 30 minutes to 2 years Explicit Opt-In Required

Third-Party (if active) ga (Google), fbp (Meta) Third-party analytics, user tracking, advertising attribution, or embedded media functionality. Varies by provider Explicit Opt-In Required

4. How We Manage Your Consent

In accordance with the UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), non-essential cookies (both native Squarespace analytics and third-party scripts) are blocked by default when you first visit our site.

  • Explicit Action Required: We do not load analytics or third-party cookies onto your device unless you click "Accept" on our cookie banner.

  • No Pre-Ticked Boxes or Implied Consent: Scrolling past the banner, navigating the site, or leaving the window open does not constitute consent.

5. How to Change Your Preferences or Withdraw Consent

You can update or withdraw your consent at any time:

  1. On Our Site: Click the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of our website to reopen the banner and update your selections.

  2. Via Your Browser: You can configure your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact basic website functionality.