Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. We use cookies in order to make our website work and work efficiently, as well as to collect information on the use of the website.
You can set your browser to accept all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Processing of personal data using cookies
Bloom Hearings’ use of cookies may result in the processing of personal data, and we therefore recommend that you also read our Privacy Policy, which describes our processing of personal data and your rights.
What are cookies used for?
Preference cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember information that changes the way the you use the site.
Some cookies are strictly necessary: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies
Analytics cookies: These cookies collect information that is used to help us understand how the website is being used, and whether functionality can be improved.
We also use cookies to target our ads to you on other websites. Overall, cookies are thus used as part of our service to display content that is as relevant as possible for you.
What types of cookies are there?
Cookies can be either permanent cookies or session cookies. A permanent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser stored by the browser and remains valid until the expiry date is set (unless the user has deleted it before the expiration date).
A session cookie, on the other hand, expires at the end of the user session when the web browser is closed. The purpose of using the various cookies is described below.
Consent
When you visit our website you will see a pop-up banner that asks you to accept or reject cookies. You can revoke or change your consent by deselecting cookies by selecting the cookie preferences button at the bottom of our website, just as you can block cookies in your browser.
Browser controls
You can use your web browser to:
- delete all cookies;
- block all cookies;
- allow all cookies;
- block ‘third-party’ cookies (i.e. cookies set by online services other than the one you are visiting);
- clear all cookies when you close the browser;
- open a ‘private browsing’ / ‘incognito’ session, which allows you to browse the web without recording your browsing history or storing local data such as cookies (you should however be aware of the limitations of this feature in a privacy context); and
- install add-ons and plugins that extend browser functionality.
Where to find information about controlling cookies
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptoutHow long are cookies stored?
The length of time cookies are stored on your device varies. The time is calculated from the last time you were on the website. After expiration, cookies will be automatically deleted.
Remember: If you use several Internet browsers, you must delete or block cookies in all of them.
What types of cookies are there?
Cookies can be either permanent cookies or session cookies. A permanent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser stored by the browser and remains valid until the expiry date is set (unless the user has deleted it before the expiration date).
A session cookie, on the other hand, expires at the end of the user session when the web browser is closed. The purpose of using the various cookies is described below.
Ads based on cookies for ‘Lookalike Audiences’
We may advertise to individuals who social media providers (such as Meta) have deemed to have similar activity to our existing customers.
You can control your add preferences and cookies data on the applicable social media platform.
For more information see the above section ‘Where to find information about controlling cookies’
You can also visit
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookiesDo you have questions?
If you have comments or questions in connection with our information and/or processing of personal information, you are welcome to contact Bloom Hearing’s Data Protection Officer at
info@midlanddataprotection.co.ukChanges in cookie policy
This cookie policy is subject to change at any time. You can always find the latest version of our Cookie Policy on our website.
The cookie declaration was last updated on 28 November 2022.
Which cookies are used and for what purposes?