Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Bishops Chartered Accountants ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.bptax.co.uk (the "Site"). By continuing to browse or use the Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings.

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1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

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2. How We Use Cookies

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We use cookies for a variety of reasons, including:

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• Essential cookies – Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., enabling core features like page navigation and secure areas). The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Performance and analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics), so we can improve the Site's performance and user experience.
• Functionality cookies – Allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
• Targeting and advertising cookies – Used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

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• Strictly Necessary – Enable core site functionality. Duration: Session / Persistent
• Analytics – Understand site usage and performance. Duration: Up to 2 years
• Functional – Remember user preferences. Duration: Up to 1 year
• Advertising – Deliver targeted advertising. Duration: Up to 1 year

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4. Third-Party Cookies

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In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. This includes analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), and social media platforms that may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content (such as share buttons). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

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5. Managing Cookies

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You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Site.

You can manage cookie preferences through:

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• Your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc. all provide instructions on how to manage and delete cookies)
• Opt-out tools provided by third-party analytics or advertising services (e.g., the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on)
• Our cookie consent banner/preference centre, where available, when you first visit the Site

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Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Site.

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6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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7. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Bishops Chartered Accountants

‍Email: advice@bptax.co.uk

‍Phone: 01254 261166

Address: Phoenix Park, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5BG

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