This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on www.bpiondemand.com, and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner about how the site is being used.
Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device. Each cookie is unique to your browser and contains anonymous information.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
- Remember your preferences where applicable.
We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising or track you across third-party websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site may not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __RequestVerificationToken | Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection for form submissions. | Session |
| ASP.NET_SessionId / session | Maintains your session state while you navigate the site. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Accepting these cookies helps us improve how the site works.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for a single day's session data. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as whether you have dismissed a notice) to provide a more personalised experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records whether you have acknowledged our cookie notice, to avoid showing it on every visit. | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website embed content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies. These include:
- YouTube (Google LLC): Our website includes embedded YouTube videos. When you play a video, YouTube may set cookies to track viewing behaviour. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode where possible, but YouTube's own Privacy Policy governs data collected by their cookies.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: If present, this enables conversion tracking and audience analytics for our LinkedIn advertising. You can opt out via LinkedIn's opt-out page.
5. Your Cookie Choices
Browser settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some functionality of this website may be affected.
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation or our own practices. The current version will always be available on this page with the date of last revision shown at the top.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: help@bpiondemand.com
- Telephone: 01344 585801
For further information about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.