🍪Hive Law Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Hive Law uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It forms part of our wider Privacy Policy and is designed to help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember your preferences, and gather analytical data to improve user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
🔧 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems and do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm (HubSpot) | Used for bot protection and secure browsing | 30 minutes |
| hs_ab_test | Used to consistently serve the visitor the same version of an A/B test | Session |
📊 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how users interact with the site, so we can improve it. These are not set unless you give us consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Tracks user behaviour across pages (Google Analytics) | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours | |
| __hstc | HubSpot tracking cookie | 6 months | HubSpot |
| li_gc | Stores consent for LinkedIn cookies | 6 months |
📣 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These are used to show you relevant adverts across other sites and measure the performance of our marketing.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Delivers personalised ads via Facebook | 3 months | |
| bcookie | LinkedIn browser ID cookie | 2 years | |
| IDE | Used by Google to show targeted ads | 13 months | Google (DoubleClick) |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of our site.
You can also control cookies via your browser settings:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our website functions.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Please check back periodically for updates.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or your personal data, please contact:
Hive Law
The Dairy, Dovecote Court, Potters Marston, LE9 3JR
Email: dataprotection@hivelaw.co.uk