Cookie Policy

BAFA (Business, Accounting & Financial Advisory) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to ensure proper functionality, enhance security, improve user experience, and (where consent is provided) analyse website performance.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, store preferences, maintain security, and collect information about usage.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a defined period)

We may also use similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage). For simplicity, these are referred to collectively as “cookies”.

Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

They may include:

  • WordPress session and authentication cookies
  • Security-related cookies
  • Form submission and session integrity cookies
  • Cookies required for secure login areas (including SuiteDash client portals)
  • Payment-related security cookies used by Stripe (via SuiteDash)

These cookies are necessary for:

  • Website security
  • Fraud prevention
  • Secure authentication
  • Processing payments
  • Maintaining session integrity

Lawful basis: These cookies are necessary for the provision of the website and requested services.

B. Analytics / Performance Cookies (Google Analytics)

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent, referral sources).

Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP address (with anonymisation where enabled)
  • Device and browser information
  • General geographic location (country/region level)
  • Website interaction data

This information is used solely to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Understand visitor behaviour
  • Optimise content and user experience

Analytics cookies are not set unless you provide consent via our cookie banner.

Lawful basis: Consent.

C. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Support embedded systems
  • Improve user experience

Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, they are only set with your consent.

Lawful basis: Consent (where applicable).

D. Third-Party Platform Cookies

BAFA uses secure third-party systems to deliver services, including:

  • SuiteDash (client portal and engagement management)
  • Stripe (secure payment processing)

These providers may place cookies necessary for:

  • Secure login
  • Fraud detection
  • Payment authorisation
  • Session security

BAFA does not control third-party cookies directly. These providers process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

Where cookies are strictly necessary for payment processing or secure portal access, they are used on that basis. Optional third-party cookies require consent where applicable.

International Data Transfers

Some cookies (such as those associated with Google Analytics or Stripe) may involve processing of data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards (such as recognised transfer mechanisms) are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.

How You Can Control Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) will not be placed unless you provide consent.

You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link available on the website (where enabled).

Browser Controls

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Retention

Cookie duration varies depending on purpose:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until deleted.
  • Analytics cookies typically expire after a defined period set by the provider (e.g., Google Analytics default settings).

We aim to keep cookie retention proportionate and aligned with legitimate purposes.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies. The latest version will always be published on this website.

Last Updated: 25 February 2026

Contact Details

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or data protection matters, please contact:

Email: info@thebafa.com