COOKIE POLICY
This cookie policy sets out how SPF Private Clients (SPF) uses and protects any information you give SPF when you use this website. SPF may change this policy occasionally by updating this page.
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as “Necessary” are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site.
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website, store your preferences, and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you. These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent.
You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience.
You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
Effective Date: 16-Aug-2024
Last Updated: 16-Aug-2024
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
How do we use cookies?
As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.
Types of Cookies we use
Manage cookie preferences
Cookie SettingsYou can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
THIRD PARTY COOKIES
In some exceptional cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties — the following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.
This site uses Google Analytics, one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web, to help us understand how you use the site and how we can improve your experience. These cookies may track how long you spend on the site and the pages you visit so we can continue producing engaging content. See the official Google Analytics page for more information on Google Analytics cookies.
From time to time, we test new features and make subtle changes to how the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features, these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.
COOKIES ON WEBSITES WE LINK TO
Our online service may not be the only place where users and subscribers could have cookies set during their interactions with our website. Links to 3rd party platforms (such as Trustpilot, Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn) will direct the user to these platforms where they can opt-in or opt-out of cookies. These cookies are not set by our own site mechanism.
MORE INFORMATION
As was previously mentioned, if there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not, it’s usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Should you require additional information please contact:
Stephen Clarke
Compliance & Operations Director
SPF Private Clients Ltd
33 Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 0BT
Or email privacy@spf.co.uk or telephone 020 7330 8500.