Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Point 1 Solutions Ltd (company no. 08620353, VAT GB178502786), trading as
Compare Your Business Costs, uses cookies and similar technologies on
CompareYourBusinessCosts.co.uk.
Effective Date: 13 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help sites operate correctly, remember your preferences,
and collect anonymised analytics to improve performance and security.
2. Our Use of Cookies
We use minimal cookies required for website functionality, form submissions, and aggregated analytics.
We never use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or profiling.
- Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary) – enable core features such as quote-form submission, security, and load balancing.
- Analytics Cookies – help us understand site traffic using anonymised, aggregated data (Google Analytics 4).
- Preference Cookies – remember your consent and cookie-banner choices.
3. Cookies We Set
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics – anonymous site analytics | 24 months |
| cookieconsent_status | Remembers your cookie banner choice | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains form session integrity | Session |
Note: Exact names may vary by browser. We do not set any third-party advertising or social-media tracking cookies.
4. Managing Cookies and Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie-consent banner giving you the choice to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your preference anytime by clearing cookies in your browser or using the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google may set its own cookies to identify unique visitors.
These contain no personally identifiable information.
Learn more at policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Cookie Data
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we rely on consent for analytics cookies and legitimate interest for essential cookies
required to operate the site securely.
7. Data Storage and Security
All analytics data is stored within the UK or EEA by our technology partners. We anonymise IP addresses before storage and
retain aggregated analytics for up to 24 months.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or technology. The latest version will always be available
on this page and linked from our website footer.
9. Contact Us
For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Point 1 Solutions Ltd (t/a Compare Your Business Costs)
Email: info@compareyourbusinesscosts.co.uk
Address: London, United Kingdom
James Ward is the CEO & Founder of Compare Your Business Costs — a UK-verified comparison platform helping SMEs save money on business broadband, leased lines, phone systems, mobile telecoms, managed services and IT support. With over 10 years of experience in telecoms and technology procurement, James is a trusted UK business expert featured in national media and verified on Companies House.
