Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 8 June 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and — where you have consented — provide anonymised information about how the site is used.

Cookies do not contain personal information on their own, but may be used alongside other data to identify you. We take that responsibility seriously and use only the cookies described in this policy.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always Active

Required for the website to function. These cannot be turned off. They do not collect personal information and are set in response to actions you take, such as accepting or declining cookies.

Duration: Session or up to 12 months  ·  Examples: Cookie consent preference, session token

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information about page visits, time spent, and navigation paths. This data helps us improve the site experience.

Duration: Up to 24 months  ·  Provider: Google Analytics (anonymised IP)

Marketing Cookies

Used to show relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of promotional activity. These may be set by advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests.

Duration: Up to 90 days  ·  Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads

Preference Cookies

Allow the website to remember choices you have made — such as your language or region — so that it can provide a more personalised experience on your next visit.

Duration: Up to 12 months  ·  Examples: Language preference, display settings

Manage Your Preferences

Your preferences have been saved.

Use the toggles above to set your preferences, then save below. Your choices are stored in your browser and will be applied on your next visit.

Third-Party Cookies

Some optional cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website. These parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

  • Google Analytics — anonymised website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google Ads — advertising measurement (only if marketing cookies are accepted)
  • Facebook (Meta) Pixel — advertising effectiveness (only if marketing cookies are accepted)
  • Microsoft Bing Ads — advertising measurement (only if marketing cookies are accepted)

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

Exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser tab or window.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 24 months depending on purpose) or until you delete them manually.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect how the Bequestly website functions.

Google Chrome
  1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) at the top right.
  2. Select SettingsPrivacy and securityCookies and other site data.
  3. Choose your preferred setting, or use See all site data and permissions to manage cookies per site.
  4. To delete existing cookies: Clear browsing data → select Cookies and other site dataClear data.
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the menu button (≡) and select Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security.
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your preferred setting.
  4. Click Clear Data to remove existing cookies and site data.
Apple Safari
  1. Open Safari and go to SafariPreferencesPrivacy.
  2. Under Cookies and website data, choose your preferred setting.
  3. Click Manage Website Data to view and delete cookies from specific sites.
  4. On iPhone/iPad: SettingsSafariPrivacy & Security.
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three-dot menu (…) at the top right and select Settings.
  2. Go to Cookies and site permissionsCookies and site data.
  3. Adjust your cookie settings as preferred.
  4. To delete cookies: Privacy, search, and servicesClear browsing data.

On mobile browsers, cookie settings are typically found within the browser's settings menu or your device's privacy settings.

Your Rights

  • Withdraw consent: You can change your preferences at any time using the controls above. Your updated choices are saved immediately.
  • Access information: You may request details of the cookies and personal data we hold about you by contacting us.
  • Effect of disabling cookies: Disabling analytics and marketing cookies will not affect your ability to use the Bequestly website. Disabling essential cookies may limit some site functions.

For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at [email protected].