Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how UK Business Gateway (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.ukbusinessgateway.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you may consent to the use of certain cookies in accordance with your cookie preferences.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies – which expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies – which remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted.

Cookies may also be:

• First-Party Cookies – set directly by our website.
• Third-Party Cookies – set by external providers whose services we use.

We use cookies to:

• ensure our website functions properly;
• maintain website security;
• remember your preferences;
• improve user experience;
• analyse website performance;
• understand visitor behaviour;
• support marketing and advertising activities;
• improve our products and services.

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Certain services offered through UKBusinessGateway.com involve identity verification, anti-money laundering checks and compliance screening.

Cookies used within secure client portals and onboarding workflows may assist with:

• maintaining secure user sessions;
• fraud prevention;
• authentication;
• workflow continuity.

We may use trusted third-party service providers who place cookies on our behalf. Examples may include:

• payment processors;
• analytics providers;
• CRM systems;
• customer support platforms;
• identity verification providers;
• advertising platforms.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• accept all cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• customise your cookie preferences.

We will only place non-essential cookies on your device where you have provided appropriate consent. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time.

You can manage cookies through:

• our Cookie Preference Centre;
• your browser settings;
• third-party opt-out tools where available.

Most web browsers allow you to:

• block cookies;
• delete cookies;
• receive notifications when cookies are being placed.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookies remain on your device for varying periods depending on their purpose. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

Specific retention periods may vary depending on the third-party service provider involved.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• changes in legislation;
• changes in technology;
• changes to our services.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

For further information about cookies and your rights, you may also visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website at www.ico.org.uk.