Cookie Policy
We believe in transparency about how we collect and use your data.
Last updated: February 2026
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What Are Cookies?
Understanding the basics of web 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 site owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Bluetorch Consulting Ltd uses cookies to improve your experience on bluetorch.co.uk. We follow a consent-first approach — non-essential cookies are only set after you have given your explicit consent.
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how you use our website (with your consent)
- Enable our live chat and communication features
- Improve our website based on user behaviour
Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function — always active
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, remember your cookie consent choice, and support our communication tools. These cookies do not require consent as the website cannot function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
bluetorch_cookie_consent | Bluetorch | 1 year |
sib_cuid | Brevo | Session |
uuid | Brevo | Persistent |
AWSALBCORS | AWS/Brevo | 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website
⚠️ These cookies are only set if you give your consent. You can change your preferences at any time using the panel above.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and services to better meet your needs.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
ar_debug | Google Analytics | Session |
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and tracking across websites
⚠️ These cookies are only set if you give your consent. You can change your preferences at any time using the panel above.
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. We do not currently use marketing cookies, but this category is available should we implement advertising features in the future.
Third-Party Services
External services we use and their cookies
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage and deploy marketing tags on our website. GTM itself does not use cookies or collect personal data. However, tags deployed through GTM (such as Google Analytics) may set cookies as described above.
Important: GTM is only loaded after you have given consent for analytics cookies. If you decline analytics cookies, GTM will not be loaded and no analytics data will be collected.
Brevo (Conversations)
We use Brevo for our newsletter subscriptions and live chat functionality. The chat widget requires certain cookies to maintain your conversation session and identify your browser.
Note: The Brevo chat cookies listed in the Necessary Cookies section are required for the chat feature to work. If you don't use our chat feature, these cookies will not affect your browsing experience.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
How data protection law protects you
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have specific rights regarding your data and how cookies are used:
Right to Information
Be informed about how we use cookies
Right to Consent
Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Right of Access
Access data collected about you
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Managing Your Cookies
How to control your cookie preferences
Using Our Consent Tool
The easiest way to manage your cookie preferences is using the panel at the top of this page. Click "Reset & Choose Again" to see the consent banner and make a new choice.
Browser Cookie Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Contact Us
Questions about our cookie policy?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're happy to provide more information or help you manage your preferences.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any significant changes will reset your consent preferences, requiring you to make a new choice.