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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/25

At Northwest Referrals, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website www.northwestreferrals.co.uk. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. These files help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and allow us to collect data about how visitors interact with our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  1. Essential Cookies
    These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and to enable basic features such as page navigation and secure login. Without these cookies, some parts of our website may not work as intended.
  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
    These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often, whether users receive error messages, etc.). These cookies help us improve the performance of our site and understand our users' behavior.
    • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage and improve the user experience. Google Analytics cookies collect information about your use of the site (e.g., number of visitors, pages visited, etc.), but the data is anonymized.
  3. Functionality Cookies
    These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies might remember your login details, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.
  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
    These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements to users based on their browsing habits. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and track user interactions with our ads.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Enhancing website functionality
  • Analyzing site performance and user behavior
  • Improving your browsing experience
  • Personalizing content and ads
  • Ensuring the security of our website

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including the ability to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

How to Control Cookies in Your Browser:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions

You can also use third-party tools, such as Your Online Choices, to manage advertising cookies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any changes.

Contact Us

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

Northwest Referrals
Email: info@northwestreferrals.co.uk
Phone: 01942 242001

Address: Northwest Referrals, 19 Caroline st, Wigan, WN3 4EL