How we use cookies.
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones this website uses and how you can control them. No tricks, no buried settings.
Last updated: 04/06/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Search Hawk Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on thesearchhawk.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
01 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to give site owners information about how their site is used. Some cookies are set by us ("first-party") and some by third-party services we use ("third-party").
02 How we use them
We use cookies to keep the website working properly, to remember your cookie choices, and, where you allow it, to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. We do not use cookies to collect more information than we need, and we don't sell any data they gather.
Essential cookies are always on, because the site can't work properly without them. Any non-essential cookies, such as analytics, are only set if you agree to them through our cookie banner. You can change your mind at any time.
03 The cookies we use
The table below sets out the main cookies on this website. Exact names and durations can vary as tools update. This is a guide to the categories you can expect.
| Cookie / tool | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie preferences so you're not asked on every visit. | Up to 12 months |
| WordPress / session | Essential | Keeps the website and its core functions working, including forms and security. | Session / short-term |
| Google Analytics (e.g. _ga, _ga_*) | Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors find and use the site, in aggregate, so we can improve it. Only set with your consent. | Up to 24 months |
| Advertising / conversion tracking | Analytics | Where used, measures the performance of our marketing so we can see what's working. Only set with your consent. | Varies by provider |
04 Managing your cookies
You're in control. You can:
- Use the cookie banner when you first visit, to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link on our site.
- Manage or delete cookies directly in your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or remove cookies, though blocking essential ones may stop parts of the site working.
For more on managing cookies in your browser, see aboutcookies.org.
05 Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services, such as Google, that we use to run analytics or measure marketing. We don't control these cookies, and their use is governed by the relevant provider's own privacy and cookie policies. We'd encourage you to read those if you'd like more detail.
06 Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as the tools we use change or as the law develops. The current version is always the one published here, with the "last updated" date shown at the top.
Questions about cookies?
If anything here isn't clear, just ask, a real person will answer.