cookies policy

1.     Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Horizon Seven uses cookies and similar technologies on www.horizonseven.co.uk.


It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal data more generally.


2.    Who we are

  • Company name: Horizon Seven Consulting Ltd
  • Company number: 11569047
  • Registered office: Enterprise House, Ocean Village, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO14 3XB
  • Website: www.horizonseven.co.uk
  • Email: enquiries@horizonseven.co.uk


3.   What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and support marketing or analytics activity.


Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage and software development kits, can perform similar functions to cookies. In this policy, references to cookies include these similar technologies.


Under UK law, websites must tell users if cookies are used, explain what they do and why, and obtain consent unless the cookie is strictly necessary for a service the user has requested.


4.   How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website works properly and securely
  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Support our marketing activity, where you have consented
  • Enable certain features, such as embedded videos or forms


5.    Types of cookies we use


Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to work properly. They may support security, page navigation, form submission or consent preferences. These cookies do not require consent because they are essential to provide the service you have requested.


Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, for example which pages are most visited and how users move around the site. We use this information to improve our website and content.

These cookies are only used where you have given consent.


Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as preferences or settings, to provide a more personalised experience.

These cookies are only used where you have given consent.


Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns, understand user interests, or provide relevant marketing on other platforms, such as LinkedIn.

These cookies are only used where you have given consent.


6.   Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third parties that provide services to us. These may include:

 

  • Website analytics providers, for example Google Analytics
  • Marketing platforms, for example LinkedIn or HubSpot
  • Video or content platforms, for example YouTube, if embedded
  • Booking, event or webinar platforms
  • Chat or enquiry tools, if used

Please note that Horizon Seven does not control third-party cookies. You should refer to the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.


7.    Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be notified about our use of cookies through our cookie banner.


You can control cookies through your browser settings.


Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies are stored on your device
  • Block or delete some or all cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites


If you disable certain cookies, some parts of the website may not work as intended.


Useful guidance is available from the National Cyber Security Centre and from most browser providers.


8.   Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track signal. There is currently no agreed industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We respond to cookie preferences set through browser cookie settings.


9.   Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our services, or legal requirements.


The latest version will always be available on this page.


10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:


11.  Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if required, to ensure it remains appropriate for the size, nature, and risk profile of Horizon Seven’s operations.