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Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Who are we?
This Cookie Policy applies to The Business Finance Group Ltd, trading as The Business Finance Group (The BFG), registered in England and Wales. Our website is thebfg.co.uk.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@thebfg.co.uk.
What cookies do we use?
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that allow you to navigate the site, use its features, and remember your cookie preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and services. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and which pages they visit.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as form progress) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
How to manage cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions:
Opt-out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We do not control how these third parties use the information collected. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies:
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
The Business Finance Group Ltd
Office 9, Eckland Lodge Business Park, Desborough Road
Market Harborough, LE16 8HB
Email: hello@thebfg.co.uk
Phone: 01604 201510
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.