How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: August 7, 2025
Effective date: August 7, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BI FINANCE LTD ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management and security | Session |
| csrf_token | Protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personal content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Remember your language selection | 6 months |
| form_data | Save form information temporarily | 1 hour |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. We only use these with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_consent | Track marketing cookie preferences | 1 year |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the site. You can find out more about Google Analytics cookies here.
We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts. This service may use cookies for optimization purposes.
We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to serve assets like CSS and JavaScript files efficiently. These services may use cookies for performance optimization.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience.
We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in conjunction with cookies to measure the effectiveness of our website and email communications.
We may use HTML5 local storage to store preferences and improve website performance. Local storage data can be cleared through your browser settings.
Our web servers automatically collect certain information such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times. This information is used for security and performance monitoring.
If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies. Mobile app privacy practices would be covered in a separate mobile privacy policy.
Cookie data is retained for the durations specified in the cookie tables above. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Some data may be retained longer if required for security or legal purposes.
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may transfer and process cookie data outside the UK/EU. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of significant changes by:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BI FINANCE LTD
Registration Number: 14886441
Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AX LONDON
Email: [email protected]
For cookie-related inquiries, please include "Cookie Policy" in your email subject line.