Cookies Policy
1. About this policy
This Cookies Policy explains how V Immigration Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at vimmigration.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR, and follows current Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve their performance, and provide information to site operators. "Similar technologies" include pixel tags, web beacons, local storage and software development kits (SDKs).
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential to operate the website (e.g. routing your session, maintaining security, recording your cookie preferences). They do not require your consent under PECR.
3.2 Analytics cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the website and to improve it. Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
3.3 Functional cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience. They are only set with your consent.
3.4 Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies (including any set by HubSpot, advertising platforms or social media plug-ins) are used to deliver advertising that may be relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They are only set with your explicit consent.
4. Cookies we set
The table below lists the cookies and similar technologies currently in use. We will keep it under review and update it as our website changes.
| Cookie / technology | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [cookie_consent] | V Immigration (first party) | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| [session_id] | V Immigration (first party) | Strictly necessary | Maintains your session on the site | Session |
| __hs* / hubspotutk | HubSpot, Inc. | Functional / Marketing | Identifies returning visitors, tracks form submissions and email interactions | Up to 13 months |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe Payments Europe Ltd | Strictly necessary (payments) | Fraud prevention on payment pages | Up to 1 year / 30 minutes |
| Calendly cookies | Calendly LLC | Functional | Operates the booking widget | Session / up to 1 year |
[If you add Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, or similar later, they must be added to this table with provider, purpose and duration before being deployed.]
5. Your choices
On your first visit, our cookie banner asks you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, or to set your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the website footer.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Useful links on managing cookies:
6. Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. We rely on the consent choices you make through our cookie banner.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The latest version, with its effective date, will be available on our website.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy: info@vimmigration.co.uk