Cookie Policy
Last reviewed: April 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Blaze Media uses them on blazemedia.co.uk, what types of cookies we set, and how you can control or withdraw your consent at any time.
For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
Who we are:
Blaze Media, 41 Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5RE
Company Number: 11093579 | VAT: GB 353770390
Email: info@blazemedia.co.uk | Tel: 0151 319 3418
Your consent applies to the following domain: blazemedia.co.uk
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be either first-party (set directly by blazemedia.co.uk) or third-party (set by external services we use, such as analytics or advertising platforms). They can also be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
– To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
– To remember your preferences and settings
– To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
– To measure the performance of our marketing campaigns
– To deliver relevant advertising to you on our website and third-party platforms
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting your privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as a result.
Legal basis: These cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary to provide the service you have requested (PECR Regulation 6(4)).
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry
cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year
PHPSESSID | blazemedia.co.uk | Maintains your session across pages | Session
setPhone | blazemedia.co.uk | Stores a tracked phone number for your visit | 1 hour
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Legal basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6).
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry
mc4wp_email | Mailchimp | Remembers email address entered in newsletter signup | 1 year
4.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our website works.
Legal basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6).
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute
4.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously. The data is used to identify areas for improvement.
Legal basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6).
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry
nitroCachedPage | NitroPack | Tracks whether a cached page was served to optimise delivery | Session
4.5 Advertisement and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on our website and other platforms. They are set by us and our advertising partners.
Legal basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) / PECR Regulation 6).
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta to deliver, measure and improve ad relevance | 3 months
fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used for ad targeting and frequency capping | 3 months
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with ad efficiency | 3 months
li_sugr | LinkedIn | Used for browser identification for LinkedIn ad targeting | 3 months
Note: The specific cookies listed in Sections 4.2-4.5 will only be set on your device after you have given your consent via our cookie consent banner. You can update or withdraw your consent at any time – see Section 6.
Please note: Some third-party cookies listed above involve the transfer of data to the United States and other countries outside the UK. These transfers are made on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards approved by the UK ICO. For more information, please refer to each provider’s privacy policy.
5. Third-Party Services
The following third parties may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. We recommend reviewing their own privacy and cookie policies for full details.
Google Analytics – analytics.google.com/privacy
Google Ads – policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – facebook.com/privacy/policy
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Mailchimp – mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
NitroPack – nitropack.io/privacy-policy
Cloudflare – cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
WPForms / reCAPTCHA – policies.google.com/privacy
6. Managing and Withdrawing Your Consent
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can make your choices by category.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website. This will reopen the consent panel, allowing you to adjust your preferences.
Browser-level controls: You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect some functionality of our website. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate data
– Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
– Object to or restrict certain types of processing
– Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@blazemedia.co.uk.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. The Last reviewed date at the top of this page will always indicate when the policy was last updated. We encourage you to check back periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Blaze Media
41 Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5RE
Tel: 0151 319 3418
Email: info@blazemedia.co.uk
