COOKIE POLICY

CLC Architects Ltd

Last updated: 23 May 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, browser type, accessibility settings) so that you don’t have to re-enter them every time.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owners. Some cookies are essential, others are optional and require your consent under UK GDPR and PECR.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on https://clcarchitects.co.uk for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function. They cannot be switched off and do not require consent. They include cookies that remember your cookie preferences and that enable basic navigation.

2.2 Analytics cookies (require consent)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website (which pages they visit, how long they stay, which devices they use). This helps us improve content and user experience. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

2.3 Advertising and marketing cookies (require consent)

We use Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel to:

Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
Show our adverts to people who have already visited our website (remarketing)
Reach audiences likely to be interested in our architectural services

These cookies may share information with Google and Meta, including for cross-site tracking purposes. They are set only with your explicit consent.

3. Detailed List of Cookies Used

The table below lists the main categories of cookies we use. The exact list may vary based on the version of the third-party tools deployed. We update this list regularly.

Provider	Cookie name (examples)	Purpose	Duration
Google Analytics	_ga, _ga_*, _gid	Statistical analysis of website usage	Up to 2 years
Google Ads	_gcl_au, IDE, NID	Measure advertising performance and remarketing	Up to 1 year
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel	_fbp, fr	Measure Meta advertising performance and remarketing	Up to 90 days
WordPress	wordpress_, wp-settings-	Essential site functionality (only set if you log into the back-end)	Session / up to 1 year
Cookie consent tool	cookielawinfo-*, e.g.	Store your cookie preferences	Up to 1 year

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Through our cookie banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of the website.

4.2 Through your browser

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Be notified before a cookie is set

Useful links:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-edge

Please note: if you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function correctly.

4.3 Opt out of advertising-specific cookies

Google: https://adssettings.google.com
Meta: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
Industry-wide opt-out: https://www.youronlinechoices.com

5. International Data Transfers

Some of the cookies we use are set by services based outside the UK (e.g., Google, Meta in the United States). Data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework). For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. Significant changes will be indicated by an update to the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, by a renewed cookie banner.

7. How to Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:

Email: info@clcarchitects.co.uk

Post: CLC Architects Ltd, 342a Kilburn Lane, Flat 1, London, W9 3EF, United Kingdom

To learn more about cookies in general and your rights, visit the ICO website: https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/