Cookie Policy – Skene Business Centres (Updated 2025)


www.skenebusinesscentres.com


1. What are cookies?


Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to make the site work properly, improve its security and performance, and personalise your experience.


Cookies may be:


  • First-party cookies – set by our website.
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g. Google Analytics, Twitter).


2. Types of cookies we use


Strictly necessary cookies (always active)


These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable functions like security, page navigation, and access to secure areas. They do not require your consent.


Analytical / performance cookies (consent required)


These help us understand how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most popular, so we can improve functionality.


Functionality cookies (consent required)


These remember your preferences (e.g. language, region) and personalise your experience.


Targeting cookies (consent required)


These record your visits, pages viewed, and links followed. They may be shared with third parties to make advertising more relevant to you.


3. Why we use cookies


We use cookies to:


  • Make our website function efficiently
  • Improve the speed, performance, and security of our website
  • Analyse visitor activity (e.g. page visits) to improve services
  • Provide access to embedded third-party services (e.g. Twitter feeds)


4. Cookies we use (examples)

(Note: This list is reviewed regularly. Actual cookies may vary depending on site updates.)


5. Third-party cookies


Our site includes services that use third-party cookies, such as:



These third parties may process your data outside the UK. We require them to provide protection that is not materially lower than UK GDPR standards.


6. Consent and cookie control


When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner.


  • Strictly necessary cookies will always be active.
  • You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytical, functionality, targeting).
  • You can change your cookie preferences at any time via our [Cookie Settings] link (or through your browser settings).


Important: Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.


7. Data Use and Access Act 2025 update


In line with the UK Data Use and Access Act 2025, certain low-risk cookies (e.g. those that improve website security or enable first-party analytics) may be set without consent. All other cookies require your active consent.


8. How to turn off cookies


You can block cookies by activating settings in your browser. Guidance can be found here:



Please note: Disabling cookies may limit parts of our website.