Cookie Policy

Cookie policy effective date: 22 September 2025

Harpoon Consulting Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.harpoonconsulting.net]. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • These cookies are essential for the website to function properly (e.g., security, load balancing).
  • They cannot be disabled through our cookie banner, but you can block them in your browser settings.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies
  • We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site.
  • These cookies track metrics such as number of visitors, pages visited, and conversions.
  • All information is aggregated and anonymous.
• Functionality Cookies
  • These cookies help remember choices you make (such as form preferences) to improve your experience.

We do not use cookies for user-generated content (such as comments or uploads), as our site does not support these features.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties:

• Google Analytics – provides website usage insights.
• MailerLite – tracks interactions with email subscription forms and newsletters.

These providers may process your data outside the UK/EU, but they are required to use appropriate safeguards.

4. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be stored on your device for varying lengths of time:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Through the cookie banner on our website, where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• By adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• By using Google Analytics opt-out tools (available here).

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.