This Cookie Policy explains how Bridge International Consultancy & Migration Limited (“Bridge International”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.bridgeint.co.uk (“the Website”). This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU GDPR, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. 1. What Are Cookies?

   Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, analyse traffic, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

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

2. 2. Why We Use Cookies

   • Ensure the Website operates securely and correctly
   • Improve usability and performance
   • Analyse how users interact with our Website
   • Deliver relevant advertising and measure effectiveness
   • Enable social media features and integrations

3. 3. Types of Cookies We Use

   Essential Cookies

   • Strictly necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off.
   • Purpose includes: Secure navigation and access to forms, session management, fraud prevention and security.
   • Legal basis: Legitimate interest
   • Consent required: No

   Analytics Cookies

   • Collect anonymised or aggregated data about how visitors use the Website.
   • Purpose includes: Understanding page visits and traffic sources, measuring engagement and user journeys, improving content and site structure.
   • Examples: Google Analytics
   • Legal basis: Consent
   • Consent required: Yes

   Functional Cookies

   • Allow the Website to remember choices you make, providing enhanced and personalised features.
   • Purpose includes: Saving language or region preferences, remembering form inputs, improving user convenience.
   • Legal basis: Consent
   • Consent required: Yes

   Performance Cookies

   • Help us monitor and optimise the Website's technical performance.
   • Purpose includes: Monitoring page loading speed, identifying errors or technical issues, improving reliability and stability.
   • Legal basis: Consent
   • Consent required: Yes

   Advertising Cookies

   • Used to deliver relevant ads and measure marketing campaign effectiveness.
   • Purpose includes: Conversion tracking, remarketing and retargeting, campaign performance measurement.
   • Examples: Google Ads, Meta Ads
   • Legal basis: Explicit consent
   • Consent required: Yes

   Social Media Cookies

   • Set by social platforms when you interact with social media features embedded on our Website.
   • Purpose includes: Enabling social sharing and embedded content, tracking interactions across platforms, supporting social media advertising and analytics.
   • Platforms may include: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, and other social media platforms.
   • Legal basis: Explicit consent
   • Consent required: Yes

4. 4. Third-Party Cookies

   Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers that support analytics, advertising, performance tracking, or social media integrations.

   We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies for further information.

5. 5. Cookie Consent & Management

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

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

   Non-essential cookies are not activated unless consent is provided.

   You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through:

   • The cookie settings tool on our Website
   • Your browser settings

6. 6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

   Most browsers allow you to:

   • View stored cookies
   • Delete cookies
   • Block cookies

   Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7. 7. Data Protection & Privacy

   Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

   Where required, appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

8. 8. Policy Updates

   We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be published on this page, and continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. 9. Contact Information

   If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

   • Bridge International Consultancy & Migration Limited
   • Email: info@bridgeint.co.uk
   • Website: www.bridgeint.co.uk