Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11 January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how UK Movers Network (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (“the Website”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or

  • Persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period or until deleted)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions correctly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyse website traffic and usage

  • Improve performance and user experience

  • Protect the Website from misuse or abuse

We do not use cookies to sell personal data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They are used for:

  • Site navigation

  • Form submissions

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Load balancing

Legal basis: Legitimate interests
(Consent is not required for these cookies)

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, such as:

  • Which pages are visited most often

  • How users move through the site

  • Whether users encounter errors

We use this information to improve the Website’s performance and usability.

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics or similar tools

Legal basis: Consent

Analytics cookies are only set if you give your consent through our cookie banner or settings.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Region or town selection

  • Form preferences

They help provide a more personalised experience but are not essential for basic functionality.

Legal basis: Consent

3.4 Marketing Cookies (if applicable)

We may use marketing or tracking cookies to:

  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising

  • Understand referral sources

  • Prevent duplicate or fraudulent enquiries

We do not use cookies to track users across unrelated websites for advertising purposes without consent.

Legal basis: Consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on or support our Website, such as:

  • Analytics providers

  • Hosting or security services

  • Embedded content (if used)

These third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies separately.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage cookie preferences

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

6. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies are stored for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until you delete them

We regularly review cookie retention periods to ensure they are appropriate.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.

Any updates will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

UK Movers Network