Cookie policy
What are cookies?
A “cookie” is a text-only string of data that is entered into the cookie file or “memory” of the web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome) for your computer. It will typically contain the name of the domain where the cookie has come from, the ‘lifetime’ of the cookie and a value, usually a randomly generated unique number. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. If you would like to know more about cookies please visit www.aboutcookies.org.
How we use cookies
This Website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of this Website. This helps us to provide you with the best user experience and to deliver messages and offers on the Website which are relevant to you.
We have placed cookies on your device to help make this Website and your user experience better. You could change your cookie settings to disable cookies at any time. You may also choose not to have our cookies stored on your device. If you do not give consent to having our cookies stored on your device, you may not be able to enjoy this Website fully or you may opt to delete the cookies after visiting this Website. Alternatively, you may browse the Website using your browser’s anonymous usage setting (called ‘Incognito’ in Chrome, ‘InPrivate’ for Internet Explorer, ‘Private browsing’ in Firefox and Safari etc.)
It is important that your browser is set to accept these cookies otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the site fully. The cookies stored on your web browser do not contain any personal information and are encrypted, which means only the Bestinvest server can read them.
Cookies used on our website
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal information about you.
| Cookie Host | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
| professionals.tilney.co.uk | _cnDismiss | 1st Party | 365 days |
| select.bestinvest.co.uk | ASP.NET_SessionId | 1st Party | Session |
| .bestinvest.co.uk | 1st Party | 365 days, 365 days | |
| www.bestinvest.co.uk | __RequestVerificationToken | 1st Party | Session |
| online.bestinvest.co.uk | 1st Party | Session, Session | |
| cloudflare.com | __cfduid | 3rd Party | 30 days |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Host | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
| www.bestinvest.co.uk | _gat | 1st Party | 0 days |
| bestinvest.co.uk | 1st Party | 183 days, 730 days, 0 days, 730 days, Session, 1 days, 0 days, 365 days, Session | |
| www.google-analytics.com | _gat, _gid, _ga | 3rd Party | 0 days, 1 days, 730 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Host | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
| co.uk | _uetvid | 1st Party | 2914400 days |
| www.bestinvest.co.uk | 1st Party | 30 days, 1 days, Session | |
| online.bestinvest.co.uk | 1st Party | 0 days, Session, 365 days | |
| bestinvest.co.uk |
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1st Party | 3650 days, 3650 days, 365 days, Session, Session, 0 days, 0 days, 0 days |
| highcharts.com | __cfduid | 3rd Party | 30 days |
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less tailored advertising.
| Cookie Host | Cookies | Cookies used | Lifespan |
| select.bestinvest.co.uk | _fbp | 1st Party | 2914397 days |
| bestinvest.co.uk | 1st Party | 0 days, 730 days, 388 days, 0 days | |
| co.uk | _uetsid | 1st Party | 2914400 days |
| www.facebook.com | 3rd Party | Session | |
| youtube.com | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, GPS, YSC | 3rd Party | 180 days, 0 days, Session |
| facebook.com | fr | 3rd Party | 90 days |
| tealiumiq.com | TAPID | 3rd Party | 365 days |
| doubleclick.net | test_cookie, IDE | 3rd Party | 0 days, 390 days |
| bing.com | MUID | 3rd Party | 390 days |
| google.com | NID | 3rd Party | 183 days |
| addthis.com | xtc, uvc, loc | 3rd Party | 396 days, 396 days, 396 days |
Please note that we have no control over cookies used by any third parties. We do not allow third parties to place their cookies on our Website without prior approval.
Deleting your cookies
To remove or prevent cookies being stored on your computer in the future, please refer to your internet browsers instructions, or to opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites please visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information on how to delete cookies please visit: http://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-delete-cookies/.
You may block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our Website.
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