Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29th January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how By Design ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://bydesignministry.co.uk/ (the "Site"). It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember settings, and (if you allow them) measure usage and support advertising.

We also use similar technologies such as pixels and tags (for example, Meta Pixel and Google tags). For simplicity, we refer to all of these as "cookies".

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep the Site working securely and reliably

• Measure how the Site is used so we can improve it (analytics)

• Show and measure advertising where we run campaigns (marketing)

• Enable embedded content, such as YouTube videos

3. The cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

A) Strictly necessary cookies (always on)

These are required for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating pages, submitting forms, or managing cookie preferences.

B) Analytics cookies (optional)

These help us understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are visited and how people move around the Site). We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4). These cookies are only used if you consent.

C) Marketing cookies (optional)

These are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and help us show relevant messages to people who may benefit from our content. We use:

• Meta Pixel (Meta platforms)

• Google Ads (including conversion tracking and remarketing)

These cookies are only used if you consent.

D) Media / embedded content cookies (optional)

We embed YouTube videos on the Site. YouTube may set cookies to enable playback and measure performance. We aim to use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode where possible. These cookies are only used if you consent (unless required for a specific video feature you choose to use).

4. Third-party services that may set cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party providers we use, including:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

• Google Ads

• Meta (Meta Pixel)

• YouTube (embedded videos)

These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies in line with their own policies.

5. Your choices and how to manage cookies

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner that lets you:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject optional cookies

• Manage preferences (choose which categories you allow)

You can change your choices at any time by using "Cookie Settings" on the Site.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you block some cookies, parts of the Site may not work properly.

You can learn more about managing cookies at:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.youronlinechoices.eu

6. Data protection

We comply with UK data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). For more information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy: [add link].

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Email: shaf@bydesignministry.co.uk
Organisation: By Design
Website: https://bydesignministry.co.uk/