Cookie Policy

Last updated: 23 July 2025
Effective date: 23 July 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Thrive Business Coaching Ltd ("Thrive", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website thrive-businesscoaching.com (the "Website").

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data.

This policy complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. 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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot function without them.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Website and content.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., volume settings for video players).

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our Website include content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies:

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and functionality cookies
• Essential Only: Allow only strictly necessary cookies
• Preferences: Customise which categories of cookies you accept

4.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings button in our cookie consent banner
• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Website
• Adjusting your browser settings (see below)

4.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. The following links may help:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies:

• Some parts of the Website may become inaccessible or not function properly
• Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
• Embedded content (videos, podcast players) may not work correctly

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Similar to cookies but can store more data locally in your browser
• Pixel Tags/Web Beacons: Small graphics that track user behaviour (used in analytics)

7. Updates to This Policy

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 revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• www.aboutcookies.org
• www.allaboutcookies.org
• ICO Guide to Cookies