Effective Date: 02/20/2026
Last Updated: 02/20/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Alexandra Gate Business Centre Cardiff Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.alexandragate.co.uk (“Website”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must:

  • Inform you about cookies used on our Website
  • Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
  • Provide clear information about how to withdraw consent

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled in our systems.

They are used to:

  • Enable core website functionality
  • Maintain security
  • Manage cookie consent preferences
  • Support booking or enquiry forms

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / PECR exemption for strictly necessary cookies.

B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance and usability.

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid)
  • Page visit tracking
  • Session duration tracking

Information collected may include:

  • IP address (anonymised where applicable)
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser type

Legal basis: Consent under PECR and Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR.

We do not use analytics cookies unless you provide consent via our cookie banner.

C. Functionality Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Saved preferences
  • Form data
  • Language settings (if applicable)

Legal basis: Consent.

D. Marketing or Tracking Cookies (If Applicable)

If we use marketing tools (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads tracking), these cookies may:

  • Track visits across websites
  • Measure advertising performance
  • Deliver relevant advertisements

These cookies will only be used if you explicitly consent.

3. How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner that:

  • Explains our use of cookies
  • Allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Provides a link to this Cookie Policy

We do not set non-essential cookies unless you actively opt in.

You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings tool on our Website.

4. How to Control Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies in several ways:

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set alerts when cookies are used

Instructions are available at:

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Website hosting providers
  • Embedded services (e.g., maps or booking systems)

We ensure that third-party providers process data in compliance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

6. International Data Transfers

Where cookies involve third-party providers located outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable

7. Data Retention

Cookie duration varies:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: remain until expiry or deletion

Analytics cookies typically expire between 1 day and 2 years (depending on configuration).

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Alexandra Gate Business Centre Cardiff Ltd
2 Ffordd Pengam
Cardiff, CF24 2SA
United Kingdom
Email: info@alexandragate.co.uk
Telephone: +44 2920 894700