PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 28/05/2026
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website and services.
For the purposes of applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the data controller is Deontics Limited.
1. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following information about you:
- Information you provide by filling in forms on our website, including when requesting services, requesting information, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.
- Records of correspondence if you contact us by email, telephone, or through our website.
- Information you provide when completing surveys or feedback forms.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information:
- To provide information, products, or services requested by you.
- To manage and fulfil contractual obligations.
- To respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
- To improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website.
- To send communications where you have consented to receive them.
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests pursued by us, provided your rights do not override those interests
4. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your personal information, transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure and any transmission is at your own risk.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Trusted third-party suppliers and service providers who assist us in operating our business or website.
- Professional advisers, regulators, or authorities where required by law.
- A purchaser or successor in the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition.
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request transfer of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal data, please contact:
Deontics Limited
Email: info@deontics.com
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 28/05/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on https://companyname.co.uk/ (“the Site”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and remember preferences.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
- First-party cookies – set directly by this website.
- Third-party cookies – set by external providers such as Google or YouTube.
2. Cookies We Use
The Site uses essential, analytics, functionality, performance, and advertising cookies.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Used by Cloudflare to distinguish between humans and bots and help protect the website from malicious traffic. | Cloudflare | ~30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Stores proof that a user passed Cloudflare security checks and allows access to protected pages. | Cloudflare | 1 year |
| AEC | Ensures requests within a browsing session are made by the user and not by malicious sites. | 6 months | |
| SEARCH_SAMESITE | Prevents the browser from sending cookies with cross-site requests to reduce security risks. | 6 months | |
| SOCS | Stores cookie consent choices and privacy preferences for Google services. | Google / YouTube | Expires 20 Jun 2027 |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Stores the user’s privacy and consent preferences for YouTube services. | YouTube | Expires 23 Nov 2026 |
2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site and improve website performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and collect statistical website usage data. | 2 years | |
| _ga_XQ5MERM2EW | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and usage statistics. | 2 years | |
| _gid | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited to help analyse user behaviour. | 24 hours | |
| _gat_gtag_UA_119238371_1 | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates. | 1 minute | |
| _gat_gtag_UA_206771455_1 | Used by Google Analytics to limit the rate of requests. | 1 minute | |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Used by YouTube to estimate bandwidth and improve playback performance. | YouTube | Expires 23 Nov 2026 |
| YSC | Registers a unique session ID to track views of embedded YouTube videos. | YouTube | Session |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | Used by YouTube for feature rollout, experimentation, and embedded video functionality. | YouTube | Expires 23 Nov 2026 |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember preferences and improve functionality and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREF | Stores user preferences such as language, region, interface configuration, and playback settings. | YouTube | Expires 25 Jun 2027 |
| __Secure-BUCKET | Helps Google optimise user experience and maintain service preferences. | ~2 months | |
| __Secure-ENID | Used by Google to secure digitally signed data and remember preferences. | 13 months | |
| S | Maintains session information for Google services and user interface functionality. | Session | |
| __Secure-YNID | Stores a unique identifier used to remember preferences and personalise services. | YouTube | Expires 23 Nov 2026 |
2.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be used by Google and YouTube to personalise advertising, measure advertising effectiveness, and build visitor interest profiles. They are only used where consent has been provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Used by Google to remember preferences and personalise ads across Google services. | 6 months | |
| APISID | Used by Google to build a profile of visitor interests and personalise advertising. | 2 years | |
| SAPISID | Used for Google ad personalisation and security purposes. | 2 years | |
| SID | Used by Google for authentication, security, and personalised advertising. | 2 years | |
| SIDCC | Provides security protections and helps secure user data from unauthorised access. | 1 year | |
| HSID | Used by Google for security purposes to authenticate users and prevent fraud. | 2 years | |
| SSID | Stores encrypted records of a user’s account ID and login time. | 2 years | |
| __Secure-1PAPISID | Builds a profile of visitor interests to show relevant Google ads. | 2 years | |
| __Secure-1PSID | Used for personalising ads and measuring advertising effectiveness. | 2 years | |
| __Secure-1PSIDCC | Supports secure browsing and ad personalisation. | 1 year | |
| __Secure-1PSIDTS | Collects information about interactions with Google services and ads. | 1 year | |
| __Secure-3PAPISID | Used for targeted advertising across third-party websites. | 2 years | |
| __Secure-3PSID | Builds advertising profiles and tracks ad performance. | 2 years | |
| __Secure-3PSIDCC | Supports ad delivery, security, and fraud prevention. | 1 year | |
| __Secure-3PSIDTS | Collects information about user interactions with Google services for advertising purposes. | 1 year |
3. Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the Site.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Common browser settings can be found here:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies
5. Third-Party Services
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Services
- YouTube Embedded Videos
- Cloudflare Security Services
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for further information.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Deontics Limited
Email: info@deontics.com
