Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Blackridge Insurance Services Ltd uses on this website (blackridgeinsurance.co.uk), why we use them, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how we handle personal data more broadly.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, to improve the visitor experience, and to provide information to the site owner.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies — temporary files deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — files that remain on your device for a set period, or until you delete them
• First-party cookies — set directly by this website
• Third-party cookies — set by external services used on this website (such as Calendly or Google Fonts)

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing any cookies on your device that are not strictly necessary for the website to function.

2. Cookie Categories We Use

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some features of our website rely on services provided by third parties. Where those services set their own cookies, this is explained below.

Calendly (booking widget)

We use Calendly to allow you to book a strategy call directly from our website. When you interact with the Calendly booking widget, Calendly may set cookies on your device to enable the booking process and to track usage of their platform. These are subject to Calendly's own Privacy Policy.

The Calendly widget is loaded from assets.calendly.com. If you do not wish to interact with the Calendly widget, you can book by contacting us directly by phone or email instead.

Google Fonts

Our website uses Google Fonts to display the typefaces used in our design (Sora, Inter and Montserrat). These are loaded from fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com. When your browser requests these fonts, Google may log your IP address. Google states it does not use font requests to build user profiles or serve advertising. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Fonts are loaded purely for design purposes. No personally identifiable cookie is set on your device by this request.

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline optional cookies at that point. If you wish to change your preference at any time, please contact us and we will reset your consent record.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular websites
• Block all cookies from all websites
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of many websites, including this one. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to work correctly.

Browser settings guides

For more detailed guidance on managing cookies across different browsers, visit aboutcookies.org or the ICO's cookies guidance.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example, if we introduce new third-party services or change how we use cookies. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required, present you with a fresh consent notice.

We encourage you to check this page periodically so you are aware of the cookies in use.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or would like to update your consent preferences, please contact us:

For more information about cookies and your rights, visit the ICO's guidance on cookies.