Last Updated: 04.09.25

This Cookie Policy explains how Hazel Accountancy Services ("we," "us," or "our"), a sole proprietorship operating as an accountant and bookkeeper, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, hazelaccounts.co.uk (the "Website").

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site's owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

How We Use Cookies

As a sole proprietor, we strive to keep our use of cookies as minimal and transparent as possible. We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies:

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or filling out contact forms. Without these cookies, the Website would not function correctly.

• Example: A cookie that remembers your preference to accept or decline cookies.

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional - If Applicable):

• If you use a tool like Google Analytics, include this section. If not, delete it.

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies collect anonymous information about your visit, such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on the site, and the pages that you came from. This information helps us to improve the performance and usability of our Website.

• Example: Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid).

Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• See what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block cookies from specific sites.
• Block all cookies from being set.

Please be aware that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.

Third-Party Cookies

We do not intentionally use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes beyond the optional use of analytics services mentioned above. However, some content embedded on our Website (e.g., links to professional bodies or social media) may have their own cookies. We do not have control over these cookies. We recommend that you check the cookie policies of these third-party websites.

Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

• Email: info@hazelaccounts.co.uk
• Address: Hazel Accounting Services, 1 Manor Cottages, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1NN.