Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 17/05/2026
Website: www.mfd.org.uk
Business Name: MFD Virtual Assistant Solutions

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It outlines what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their use in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to browse or use our website, you may consent to the use of cookies where required.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyse website performance, and support marketing activities.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period

  • First-party cookies – set by our website

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

3. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot usually be switched off.

Examples may include:

  • Security and authentication cookies

  • Website functionality cookies

  • Consent preference cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate Interests

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and user experience.

Squarespace may use analytics tools to collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Device and browser type

  • General location data

Legal basis: Consent

Marketing & Social Media Cookies

We use social media platforms including:

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • LinkedIn

These platforms may place cookies on your device when you interact with embedded content, social media links, or advertisements.

These cookies may:

  • Track engagement with our content

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

  • Personalise advertisements

  • Help us grow and market our services

Examples may include cookies set by:

  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram)

  • LinkedIn

Legal basis: Consent

4. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may place cookies necessary for website functionality and analytics.

For more information, please review:

  • Squarespace Cookie Policy

  • Meta Privacy Policy

  • LinkedIn Privacy Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookie duration varies depending on the type of cookie. Some expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device until deleted or expired automatically.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights relating to your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to withdraw consent

  • The right to request deletion of your data

  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can learn more at the ICO website:
https://ico.org.uk

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is used, please contact:

MFD Virtual Assistant Solutions
support@mfd.org.uk

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.