Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10/12/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how BizHive UK (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit bizhive.uk (“Website”).

By continuing to browse our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you update your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics insights.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — remain until they expire or you delete them
• First-party cookies — placed by BizHive UK
• Third-party cookies — placed by external providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

How We Use Cookies

BizHive UK uses cookies for the following purposes:

A. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to function and cannot be disabled.

They enable:

• Website security
• Page navigation
• User authentication
• Core features (e.g., forms, preferences, business listings)

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, including:

• Pages visited
• Click interactions
• Traffic sources
• Device type and browser

They help us improve:

• Page performance
• User experience
• Content relevance

Common tools include:

• Google Analytics
• Server-side logs

You can opt out at any time

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences, such as:

• Saved searches
• Location filters
• Login state
• Display settings

Disabling them may reduce functionality.

D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

If we use advertising tools (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel), these cookies may:

• Track conversions
• Personalise ads
• Measure campaign performance

We will never run personalised advertising cookies without your explicit consent.

Cookies We May Use

Below is a list of typical cookies we may use. Actual cookies may change over time.

Cookie Type	Purpose	Example
Essential	Security, login sessions	XSRF-TOKEN, session_cookie
Analytics	Track visitor statistics	_ga, _gid
Functionality	Save user preferences	remember_me
Marketing	Track ad conversions	_fbp, _gcl_au

A full, up-to-date cookie list can be requested at any time.

Third-Party Services That Use Cookies

We may use third-party providers such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel
• Cloudflare
• Hotjar
• Payment or form providers (if applicable)

These providers may set their own cookies.

Their privacy practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies using:

A. Our Cookie Banner

Upon your first visit, our cookie banner allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise preferences

B. Browser Settingss

You can block or delete cookies in your browser:

• Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Edge
• Opera

Note: Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the Website.

C. Opt-Out Links (for Analytics/Ads)

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

Meta Ads Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

How Long We Retain Cookies

Cookies have varying expiration periods:

• Session cookies: until browser closes
• Persistent cookies: 1 day – 2 years
• Analytics cookies: typically 1–13 months
• Ad cookies: typically 3–12 months

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes.

Updates are published on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy rights:

BizHive UK

Website: bizhive.uk

Email: info@bizhive.uk