Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies?
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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
Luminous Bond uses cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are essential for our website to function correctly, while others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of our website would not work properly.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences (remembers your cookie choices)
- Session management (maintains your session as you navigate the site)
- Security cookies (helps protect against cross-site request forgery)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site and your experience.
Information collected may include:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct visit, link from another site)
- General location (country and city level, not precise location)
- Device type and browser used
- Interactions with site elements
This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Remembering your preferred language or region
- Remembering accessibility settings
- Storing display preferences
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| cookieConsentDate | Necessary | Records when consent was given | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Maintains session state (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes users (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" menu. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that if you block all cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Opting Out of Analytics
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control how these third parties use cookies. Please review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via our cookie banner.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Luminous Bond Ltd
47 Colmore Row
Birmingham, B3 2BS
Email: [email protected]
More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu
- Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk