Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 April 2026

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how micro-venture uses them on our website, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various functions, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies cannot access other data on your device or transmit viruses.

Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us improve your experience or deliver more relevant content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work correctly without them.

• cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences (1 year)
• session_id - Maintains your session while browsing (session)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our site and content.

• _ga - Distinguishes unique users for analytics (2 years)
• _ga_* - Maintains session state for analytics (2 years)
• _gid - Distinguishes unique users for daily analytics (24 hours)

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to enable us to display relevant advertisements. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• _fbp - Used by social platforms for advertising purposes (3 months)
• _gcl_au - Stores conversion data for advertising (3 months)

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features.

• theme_preference - Remembers display preferences (1 year)
• language - Stores language preference (1 year)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies are needed for basic features to work properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they use data:

• Google Analytics - Website analytics service
• Google Ads - Advertising platform

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information about how they handle data.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use our cookie preference settings to control tracking cookies.

Cookies and Personal Data

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under UK GDPR. We process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Analytics data is typically anonymised and cannot identify you personally.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: Suite 4, Riverside House, 27 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HA