IGE Consulting

Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how IGE Consulting Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie consent preferences.

1. Who We Are

IGE Consulting Ltd
Company Registration Number: 10780128

Registered Office Address:
First Floor, 15 Oxford Court
Oxford Court
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 3WQ

Email: contact@igeconsulting.co.uk

2. 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, analyse performance, and provide security features.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
  • First-party cookies – set by our website
  • Third-party cookies – set by external providers

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a list of cookies that may be used on our WordPress website, including cookies associated with WordPress, Google reCAPTCHA and Google Analytics.

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
wordpress_[hash] Stores authentication details for logged-in users. Session
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] Identifies logged-in users. Session
wp-settings-{user} Stores user preferences in the WordPress admin area. 1 year
wp-settings-time-{user} Stores the time at which admin/user settings were set. 1 year
wordpress_test_cookie Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. Session

These cookies are typically only used if someone logs into the WordPress admin area.

B. Security Cookies – Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA on website forms to help protect our website from spam, fraud and abuse.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_GRECAPTCHA Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish humans from bots. Up to 6 months
rc::a Used by Google reCAPTCHA for bot detection and security. Persistent
rc::b Used by Google reCAPTCHA for bot detection and security. Session
rc::c Used by Google reCAPTCHA for bot detection and security. Session

These cookies are set by Google and may collect device and interaction information. For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

C. Analytics Cookies – Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve website performance.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Used to distinguish users. 2 years
_ga_* Used to store and count page views or session state. 2 years
_gid Used to distinguish users. 24 hours
_gat Used to limit request rates. 1 minute

Google Analytics helps us understand information such as visitor numbers, pages visited, traffic sources and how users interact with our website.

For more information, please see Google’s information on Analytics cookies: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/11397207.

D. Functional Cookies

Depending on the WordPress theme and plugins used on the website, additional functional cookies may be used for purposes such as remembering preferences, handling forms, supporting embedded content or improving user experience.

4. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor the search performance and technical visibility of our website.

Google Search Console generally does not place cookies on visitors’ devices directly. It is used by website administrators for reporting and performance monitoring.

5. Website Forms and Personal Data Collection

Our website includes enquiry and contact forms that allow users to submit sales enquiries.

Information collected through these forms may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Enquiry details

This information is used to respond to your enquiry and provide information about our services.

Form submissions may be processed through WordPress plugins, email systems or other business systems depending on how the website is configured.

6. Consent

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, non-essential cookies, such as analytics cookies, should only be placed after obtaining user consent.

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time where this functionality is provided on the website.

7. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, website hosting providers, WordPress plugins, form tools and email or CRM providers.

These providers may process data outside the UK or EEA. Where applicable, appropriate safeguards should be used to protect personal data.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.

Please review this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

IGE Consulting Ltd
First Floor, 15 Oxford Court
Oxford Court
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 3WQ

Email: contact@igeconsulting.co.uk