Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 15 January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, understanding how you use a website, and improving your overall browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help us analyse website traffic or personalise content.
This policy explains how Ridgeline Advisory uses cookies on our website and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, cookie consent tracking
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's structure, content, and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, user journey analysis
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the intention of displaying advertisements that are relevant and engaging for individual users. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tracking, retargeting cookies
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
Examples: Language preferences, region settings, display preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services are provided by external companies and help us analyse website usage or deliver advertising. The third parties that may set cookies on our website include:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website traffic and user behaviour. This data is processed in aggregate and does not identify individual visitors.
Social Media Platforms: If you share content from our website on social media or engage with embedded social media content, those platforms may set their own cookies.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them to understand how they process your data.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and recognise you when you return to our website. Most persistent cookies on our site have a duration of 12 months or less.
Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences using the controls below. Note that essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and tracking
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and choices
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to the controls above, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Google Chrome
1. Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the menu button (three lines) in the top right
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
4. Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
5. Adjust your cookie preferences
Safari
1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on newer versions)
3. Click the "Privacy" tab
4. Under "Cookies and website data", choose your settings
5. You can also click "Manage Website Data" to view or remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
5. Configure your cookie preferences
For mobile browsers, cookie settings are typically found within the browser's settings menu under "Privacy" or "Site Settings".
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences using the controls above or through your browser settings.
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended if certain cookies are disabled.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, including data collected through cookies, please see our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: