Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 06.05.26 

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​1. Introduction 

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​This Cookie Policy explains how Blue Gnu Consulting Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. 

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​It should be read alongside our Website Privacy Notice and General Privacy Notice. 

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​2. What Are Cookies? 

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​Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. 

They help websites function efficiently and provide information to the website owner. 

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​3. Cookies Used on our Website 

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​Strictly Necessary Cookies 

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​Purpose: Website operation and security. 

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​Analytics Cookies 

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​Purpose: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve website performance. 

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​Functional Cookies 

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​Purpose: To remember user preferences and settings. 

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​Marketing Cookies 

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​Purpose: To support marketing and advertising activity where applicable. 

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For the most up-to-date list of cookies used, please refer to the cookie settings tool available on our website. 

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​4. Third-Party Cookies 

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​We may use trusted third-party services, such as analytics or embedded content providers, which may set cookies on your device. 

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​We do not control these cookies. You should refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information. 

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​5. Managing Cookies 

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​You can control or disable cookies through: 

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​Browser Settings. ​Most web browsers allow you to: 

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• View cookies 

• Delete cookies 

• Block cookies 

​Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. 

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Cookie Retention 

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Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a defined period (persistent cookies). 

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Retention periods vary according to the purpose of the cookie and the settings applied by the relevant service provider. 

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​Cookie Banner / Consent Tool 

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​When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. 

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​You can withdraw or update your consent at any time via the cookie settings tool on our website. 

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​6. Legal Basis for Processing 

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​We use cookies in accordance with: 

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• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) 

• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 

​Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent. 

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​7. Changes to This Policy 

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​We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page. 

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Policy Reviews 

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This policy is reviewed annually or when there are significant changes to our services or legal obligations. 

Contact 

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For any data protection queries, please contact: 

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Elaine Gosden 
Email: elaine@bluegnuco.com 
Telephone: +44 (0)7881 650745 

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Approval and Ownership 

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• Policy Owner: CEO (Elaine Gosden) 

• Approval Date: 18.08.2026 

• Next Review Date: 07.04.2027