Cookies Policy

Introduction

LawStreet uses cookies to improve your experience and ensure the website functions correctly. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on our site, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We adhere to UK laws like the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), which require us to inform you about cookies and obtain consent for any non-essential cookies​.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as preferences or past actions. Cookies can be “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties providing services via that site (third-party cookies). Overall, cookies are useful because they help improve user experience by remembering settings or tracking usage of a site.

How We Use Cookies

LawStreet uses cookies to provide essential functionality on our website and to enhance your user experience. Currently, we only use cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the site. For example, we may use a session cookie to remember your search selections as you navigate different pages. These cookies are crucial for features like page navigation and accessing secure areas of the website. Under UK law, cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user (like remembering items in a search filter) are exempt from the consent requirement​, though we still want to be transparent about their use.

At this time, we do not use any non-essential cookies such as analytics or advertising cookies on LawStreet. This means we are not deploying cookies to track your browsing for analytics, advertising, or profiling purposes beyond basic, anonymized server logs. If in the future we decide to introduce analytics cookies (for instance, to help us understand how users interact with our site or to gather usage statistics), we will first ask for your consent by displaying a clear cookie notice or banner, in accordance with PECR and UK GDPR requirements​. We will also update this Cookies Policy to provide details about any new cookies and their purposes at that time. Rest assured, we do not use cookies for advertising, and we do not share any cookie-derived data with ad networks.

Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of LawStreet. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. For example, an essential cookie might keep you logged in during a session or remember your location preference when showing a list of solicitors. Because these cookies are needed to deliver the service you specifically request (i.e. using our site), they do not require prior consent​. However, you can still disable them using your browser settings (see below), though parts of the site may not work properly if you do.
• Analytics Cookies (None Currently): These cookies would help us understand how visitors use our site (which pages are visited most, how users navigate, etc.). LawStreet is not currently using any analytics cookies or tracking pixels. In the future, if we add an analytics tool (such as Google Analytics or a similar service), we will do so in a compliant manner – meaning we will inform you and obtain your consent before setting any such cookies. These cookies, if used, would collect information in an anonymous form (e.g., aggregate number of visitors, general usage patterns). We will provide detailed information about any analytics cookies introduced, including their purpose and what data they collect, and you will have the ability to opt in or out.
• Advertising Cookies (None): LawStreet does not use advertising cookies. We do not display third-party ads on our site, so we have no ad cookies tracking your behavior for advertising purposes. If we ever partner with advertisers or introduce advertising on the site, we will update this policy and seek any necessary consents. (As of now, there are no plans for advertising cookies.)

Your Choices: Managing Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. You can also delete cookies that have already been set. Please be aware that if you block or delete essential cookies, some parts of the LawStreet site may not function correctly. For example, if you disable our essential session cookie, you might not be able to see search results or the site might not remember your preferences as you navigate.

Here are ways you can manage cookies:

• Browser Settings: Check your web browser’s help section for instructions on how to refuse or delete cookies. Common browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) allow you to view the cookies on your device and delete them individually or all at once. They also let you block cookies from specific sites or from all sites. For instance, in most browsers you can find cookie settings under the “Privacy” or “Security” sections of the settings menu.
• Opting Out of Future Cookies: If LawStreet introduces non-essential cookies (like analytics) in the future, we will provide you with an easy way to opt out or manage your preferences (such as a cookie banner with options). Even after accepting cookies, you would be able to change your mind later by using a provided cookie settings link on our site or by clearing cookies via your browser.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. While there is currently no industry standard for DNT signals, we will honor your preferences to the extent possible, especially regarding marketing or analytics cookies (which we currently do not use).

For more detailed information on managing cookies for specific browsers or devices, you may consult guides provided by the ICO or look at independent resources like aboutcookies.org which offer browser-specific instructions.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time, for example, to reflect changes in the cookies we use or to comply with new legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this policy. For significant changes (such as introducing new categories of cookies), we may also provide a more prominent notice (e.g., on our homepage or via a pop-up notice). We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you need any further information, please contact us at info@lawstreet.co.uk. You can also reach out to us via the contact form on our website. We will be happy to assist you and provide more details about the cookies and similar technologies used on LawStreet.