Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 26 January 2026

1. Introduction to Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Urban Pulse Design Ltd. uses cookies on our website (designurbanpulse.co.uk), what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides comprehensive information about how we handle personal data.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners about how their sites are being used.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be categorised in different ways. We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and ensure the website functions properly. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided. Examples include cookies that enable you to maintain your session as you navigate between pages or that help ensure security.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for website functionality, they are automatically placed when you visit our website and cannot be refused without significantly impacting the usability of the website. However, you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, though some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.

2.2 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language preference, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customisable parts of web pages.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, though the website will remain operational at a basic level.

2.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages visitors go to most often, how long they spend on pages, and whether they receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this information to improve how our website works and to understand how users interact with our content.

Performance cookies help us understand our audience better, improve our website design and functionality, and ensure our content is relevant and useful. These cookies do not collect information that identifies individual visitors. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to monitor and improve the performance of our website effectively.

2.4 Targeting or Advertising Cookies

At present, Urban Pulse Design Ltd. does not use targeting or advertising cookies on our website. Should we decide to use such cookies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and seek your consent where required by law.

If we were to use advertising cookies, they would be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organisations such as advertisers.

3. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can also be categorised as first-party or third-party cookies depending on their origin:

3.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website (designurbanpulse.co.uk). We use first-party cookies for essential website functionality and to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are under our direct control, and we determine how the data collected is used.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. If we use third-party services on our website (such as analytics providers), these services may set their own cookies. We carefully select any third-party services we use and ensure they have appropriate data protection measures in place. However, we do not have direct control over third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services for detailed information about their data practices.

4. Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies can also be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They allow us to link your actions during a particular browser session and are essential for many website functions. For example, session cookies allow us to remember items you have placed in a shopping basket as you navigate between pages.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. Persistent cookies help us recognise you as a returning visitor, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more personalised experience. These cookies have an expiration date set by the website and will be deleted after that date unless you manually delete them sooner.

5. Purpose of Cookies on Our Website

We use cookies on our website for several specific purposes:

5.1 Essential Website Functionality

We use strictly necessary cookies to ensure our website operates correctly, maintain security, prevent fraud, and provide basic functions that are fundamental to using our website.

5.2 User Experience Enhancement

We use functionality cookies to remember your preferences and settings, provide personalised features, and improve your overall experience when using our website.

5.3 Website Performance Analysis

We use performance and analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, where visitors are coming from, and how we can improve our website's performance and user experience. This information is aggregated and anonymised.

5.4 Form Functionality

When you submit forms on our website (such as contact forms or enquiry forms), we may use cookies to remember the information you have entered, prevent duplicate submissions, and ensure forms function correctly.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies and controlling how they are used:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. You can typically set your browser to:

Please note that browser settings vary between different browsers. Consult your browser's help menu for specific instructions on managing cookies. Common browsers include:

6.2 Deleting Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been placed on your device through your browser settings. The method for deleting cookies varies between browsers, but is typically found in the browser's history, privacy, or security settings. Deleting cookies will remove any preferences or settings associated with those cookies.

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Whilst you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. Some functionality may not work properly, pages may not display correctly, and your user experience may be diminished. Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic website operation, so disabling them will significantly impact website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. When you click on these links, you leave our website and visit the third-party site, which may set its own cookies. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.

If we use third-party services that set cookies on our website (such as analytics providers), these services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We carefully select third-party services and ensure they have appropriate data protection measures, but we recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information about their data practices.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Significant changes will be communicated through appropriate channels, such as a prominent notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website following any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Specific Cookie Information

The following table provides specific information about the cookies currently in use on our website:

Cookie Name Category Duration Purpose
session_id Strictly Necessary Session Maintains user session state as you navigate the website
cookie_consent Strictly Necessary 12 months Records your cookie consent preferences
preferences Functionality 12 months Remembers your website preferences and settings
analytics Performance 24 months Collects anonymised data about website usage for analysis

This table is provided for illustrative purposes. The specific cookies in use may vary. If we implement additional cookies or change our cookie usage, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

10. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK data protection law, certain cookies require your consent before they can be placed on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for website operation. For other categories of cookies (functionality, performance, and targeting cookies), we obtain your consent before placing them.

By using our website and accepting cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent mechanism, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Urban Pulse Design Ltd.
4th Floor, Creative Studios
50 Queen Street
Leeds, LS1 2HN
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Email: info@designurbanpulse.co.uk
Telephone:

For comprehensive information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.