Effective date: 27 August 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Full Business Services Ltd (“FBSL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on fullbusinessservices.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We comply with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how you use pages and features. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage which operate in a comparable way.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary: Required for the site to function (security, page navigation, forms). These do not require your consent.
- Performance/analytics: Help us understand usage (e.g., which pages are visited) so we can improve the site. Collected in aggregate.
- Functionality: Remember choices (e.g., region, form inputs) to provide a better experience.
- Advertising/targeting (if enabled): Measure campaigns and show more relevant ads on other sites or platforms.
- Social media (if enabled): Enable sharing or sign-in via social networks; these services may set their own cookies.
Cookies may be session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain for a set period). They can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by other domains).
Our legal basis and your consent
We use strictly necessary cookies based on our legitimate interests in running a secure, functional website. We use all non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality beyond essentials, advertising, social) only with your consent, which you can give or withdraw via our cookie banner or settings.
How you can manage cookies
- Cookie banner/settings: Use “Cookie Settings” in the banner (or the cookie icon/footer link) to accept, reject, or change categories at any time.
- Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Steps vary by browser; see Help for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc. Blocking some cookies may affect site features (e.g., forms, login, preferences).
- Third-party opt-outs: Some providers offer their own opt-outs (e.g., analytics or ads settings). These are separate from our site controls.
What we may set (examples)
The exact cookies depend on which features are enabled. Update this list to match your live setup.
First-party
- cookie_consent — Stores your consent choices. Strictly necessary. Retention: up to 12 months.
- fbsl_session — Remembers your session while you navigate pages. Strictly necessary. Retention: session.
- csrf_token — Protects forms against cross-site request forgery. Strictly necessary. Retention: session.
- remember_user — Optional “remember me” for returning visitors. Functionality. Retention: up to 30 days.
Third-party (if enabled)
- _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) — Usage stats to improve the site. Performance/analytics. Retention: 24 hours to 13 months.
- _fbp (Meta Pixel) — Measure and improve ad relevance. Advertising. Retention: ~3 months.
- lidc, li_sugr (LinkedIn Insight Tag) — Campaign measurement. Advertising/analytics. Retention: ~1–12 months.
We do not serve essential services contingent on analytics/advertising cookies.
Data collected via cookies
Depending on the cookie, data may include device/browser type, IP address (often truncated by analytics), pages viewed, time on page, and interactions. We use aggregated reports; we do not use cookies to make solely automated decisions about you.
Retention
Persistent cookies last for their stated duration (see examples above) or until you delete them. We aim to keep analytics cookies no longer than 13 months. You can clear cookies at any time in your browser.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. We will post the latest version here and update the effective date above.
Contact us
Questions about cookies or your preferences:
Full Business Services Ltd (FBSL)
Email: [email protected]
Address: 62 Lea Hall Green, Birmingham, England, B20 2AW