Cookies Policy
Scope
This Cookie Policy sets out how Ryans Solicitors Limited (“Ryans Solicitors”) use cookies on our website www.ryanslaw.co.uk. When we refer to “we”, “us” or “our” we refer to the entities simultaneously.
Our Contact Information
To contact our company, please use the following contact information:
Postal Address: The White House, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6HL.
Registered Office: Ryans Solicitors Limited, The White House, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire, England, WA4 6HL.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded onto ‘terminal equipment’ (e.g. a computer or smartphone) when the user accesses a website. It allows the website to recognise that user’s device and store some information about the user’s preferences or past actions. Cookies have a very limited function and are by no means compiled and thus cannot execute functions or make copies of themselves.
First Party and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies are either first party or third party. A first party cookie is one that is set by the website you are visiting. The information collected is only accessible by the website you are viewing. A third-party cookie is a cookie provided by an external service provider, who will set their own cookies on a website.
Persistent and Session Cookies
Persistent cookies are cookies that are saved on your computer or device and are not deleted automatically when you quit your browser. A session cookie is one that is deleted when you quit your browser.
Accepting or Rejecting Cookies
In most cases, you can choose to accept or decline cookies. This can also be achieved within your browser settings. For more information please navigate to the base of this policy. However, in accordance with the law, some cookies can be stored if they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. All other cookies must first obtain your express, affirmative consent.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Description | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Installed by Google Analytics. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. Stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Installed by Google Analytics. Stores information on how visitors use a website and helps create an analytics report. Data is collected anonymously including the number of visitors, source and pages visited. | 1 day | Analytics |
| _gat | Installed by Google Universal Analytics to throttle the request rate to limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. | 1 minute | Performance |
Controlling the Use of Cookies
For your convenience we have provided links to the cookie management pages for the most popular web browsers:
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above websites tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
To opt out of Analytics for the web, please visit the Google Analytics Opt Out Page and install the add-on for your browser. For more details on installing and uninstalling the add-on please see the relevant help resources for your specific browser.
More Information on Cookies
For more information on how businesses use cookies and how to manage cookies you can visit the following third-party websites: