Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to improve your experience
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
Company: Bedford Wealth Limited (FCA Registration: 948359)
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Track visitors to provide relevant advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies for form submissions
- Security cookies for protection against fraud
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us:
- Count the number of visitors to our site
- Understand which pages are most popular
- See how visitors navigate through our site
- Improve our website based on user behavior
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by:
- Remembering your preferences
- Storing your location for relevant content
- Maintaining your session across pages
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to:
- Show you relevant advertisements
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data according to their own privacy policy.
Social Media Plugins
Social media buttons may set cookies from Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms when you interact with them.
Live Chat Services
Our live chat feature may use cookies to maintain conversations and provide better support.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set up automatic cookie deletion
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function properly.
Data Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until their expiry date or until you delete them
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Bedford Wealth Limited
Email: info@assessmypension.co.uk
Phone: 01254 447216
FCA Registration: 948359
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.