What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website (www.mostgatewayadvisory.com). They help us provide a better user experience, understand how our site is used, and ensure essential functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as:
- Secure navigation and page loading
- Cookie consent preferences (remembers your choice)
- Form submission functionality
- Session management
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (site functionality) — no consent required
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources and referral data
- Browser type and device information
- Error messages encountered
Legal Basis: Consent (via cookie banner) — you can withdraw consent at any time
Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Essential | 12 months | Remembers your cookie preferences |
| session_id | Essential | Session | Manages your browsing session |
| _ga | Analytics | 26 months | Tracks anonymous usage statistics |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes users anonymously |
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
A. Via Our Website
Click the cookie banner at the bottom of any page to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
B. Via Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies through their settings. Popular guides:
C. Opt-Out of Google Analytics
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable non-essential cookies
- ✓Essential site functions will continue to work
- ✗We won't be able to personalise your experience
- ✗Website analytics will be limited
- ✗Some third-party features may not function optimally
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from trusted third parties:
- IONOS SE: Hosting provider — essential infrastructure cookies
- Google Analytics: Performance cookies, anonymised
- Secure form service: Essential for contact form delivery
These parties are bound by data processing agreements compliant with UK GDPR.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For questions about our cookie usage or to exercise your data rights:
Email: contact@mostgatewayadvisory.com
Post: MOST GATEWAY ADVISORY LTD, 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Further guidance: ICO Cookie Guidance
Also see our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.