Trust & Compliance
Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
1. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Translation AZ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on translationaz.com, including the UK section at /gb/. Read this policy alongside our UK Privacy Policy.
Our use of cookies in the United Kingdom is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. We do not place non-essential cookies on your device until you give consent.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, measure how the site is used, and deliver advertising. Cookies do not contain harmful code, and they cannot read information stored elsewhere on your device.
This policy also covers similar technologies including web beacons, pixels (such as the Meta Pixel), and tags (such as Google Tag Manager). For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies.”
3. Your Consent
The first time you visit our site, you will see a cookie banner asking which categories of cookies you accept. You can:
- Accept all categories
- Reject all non-essential categories
- Customise your choices by category
Until you make a choice, only strictly necessary cookies will be set on your device. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie preferences link in our footer.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They cannot be switched off. Examples include cookies that maintain your session, remember your cookie consent choices, and protect against fraud. The legal basis for these cookies is the strict necessity exemption under PECR.
4.2 Preferences Cookies
These cookies remember your settings, such as your language choice and US/UK regional preference. Set only with your consent.
4.3 Statistics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. Set only with your consent. We use:
- Google Analytics 4 – measures pages viewed, time on site, traffic sources, and general usage patterns
- Google Search Console – measures search performance and indexing
4.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertising and measure its effectiveness. Set only with your consent. We use:
- Google Ads – tracks conversions from Google search and display advertising
- Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram) – tracks page views, quote form submissions, and other events for retargeting and audience building
- Google Tag Manager – manages our marketing tag deployment
5. Cookies We Use
The full, current list of cookies on our site is maintained automatically by our cookie management platform. To see the complete list and adjust your consent, click the cookie preferences link in our footer.
The table below is illustrative of the main cookies you may encounter:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | Our cookie platform | Stores your cookie preferences | Necessary | 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Statistics | 13 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | Statistics | 13 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | Statistics | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta | Tracks visits across websites for advertising | Marketing | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and attribution | Marketing | 3 months |
6. International Data Transfers
Several of our cookie providers (Google, Meta) are based outside the United Kingdom. When their cookies process your personal data, transfers are protected by appropriate UK GDPR safeguards including the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), or equivalent mechanisms. Full details are in our UK Privacy Policy.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies you accept:
- Use the cookie banner that appears on your first visit to accept all, reject all, or customise by category
- Click the cookie preferences link in our footer at any time to change your choices
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies generally (see the help section of your browser for instructions)
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent parts of the site from working correctly.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add or remove tools. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@translationaz.com or call +44 7450 300977.
