UK GDPR-Compliant

Last updated:  30th January 2026

Who we are:  Luach Consulting Group ("LuachCG", "we", "us", "our")

Website:  www.luachcg.com

Contact:  brian@luachcg.com

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember certain information, such as your preferences or past actions. [ico.org.uk]

Cookies can also be used for analytics, advertising, security, and personalisation. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function; others require your prior consent before being used. [europa.eu]

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into the following groups (based on GDPR and ePrivacy guidance): [usercentrics.com]

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (No consent required)

These cookies are essential to provide a service you explicitly request, such as:

• Logging into the membersonly area
• Security/authentication
• Load balancing and essential technical functions

These can be placed without consent under the PECR "strictly necessary" exemption. [europa.eu]

b) Preferences (Functionality) Cookies (Consent required)

These remember user choices such as language or region.

c) Statistics (Analytics) Cookies (Consent required)

These track how visitors use our website to help improve usability and performance.
Analytics cookies always require consent under current UK ICO guidance. [aesirx.io]

d) Marketing/Advertising Cookies (Consent required)

These track users across websites to enable personalised ads or behavioural profiling.
The ICO requires explicit, affirmative consent before setting these cookies. [bdo.co.uk]

 

3. How We Obtain Your Consent

Before nonessential cookies are set, we show a cookie banner providing:

• Clear information about each cookie category
• Options to Accept All, Reject All, or Manage Preferences
• No preticked boxes
• Equal ease of rejecting as accepting (required by ICO 2026 enforcement guidance) [gerrishlegal.com]

Consent must be a clear, affirmative action, not implied. [ico.org.uk]

No nonessential cookies load until you provide consent.

 

4. Withdrawing or Changing Your Consent

You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
Withdrawal must be as easy as giving consent, per EU and ICO rules. [europa.eu]

 

5. ThirdParty Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services (e.g., analytics, video players, embedded content).
We ensure:

• No thirdparty cookies/tracking technologies are activated before consent (a requirement under updated ICO guidance). [aesirx.io]
• Third parties do not access your device without permission.

 

6. How We Use Cookie Data

Depending on the category, we may use cookies to:

• Enable website security and login
• Measure usage of the membersonly section
• Improve content performance
• Support marketing (only if consented)

Where cookies collect personal data, the processing is governed by the UK GDPR and GDPR. [bdo.co.uk]

 

7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

• Consent is required for all nonessential cookies.
• Strictly necessary cookies are exempt.

Where cookies collect personal data, our legal bases under the GDPR/UK GDPR include:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for analytics, advertising, or preferences cookies
• Legitimate interests or contract necessity for essential operational cookies relating to secure access

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. The revision date at the top of this page will be updated.
Given evolving ICO and EU guidance—including the tightening of enforcement in 2025–2026—users may be notified of material changes. [gerrishlegal.com]

 

9. Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy rights:
📧 Consult@luachcg.com