Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 29, 2025
1. 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 about how users interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
Gentle Root Immigration uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Provide relevant content and services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of our website.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.
For more information: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media features and widgets. These features may set cookies to enable proper functionality. The social media companies' privacy policies govern these cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be temporary (session cookies) or persistent:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Our Cookie Management Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie banner and settings tool. Click the button below to review and update your preferences:
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality:
- Necessary cookies: Website may not function properly
- Performance cookies: We cannot analyze site usage or improve performance
- Functional cookies: Loss of enhanced features and personalization
- Marketing cookies: Less relevant content and advertisements
8. Mobile Devices and Apps
If you access our website through a mobile device or app, you can usually manage cookies through your device settings or the app settings menu.
9. Web Beacons and Pixels
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixels or clear GIFs) to collect information about your browsing behavior. These are small, invisible images that help us understand how you interact with our website and emails.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use our cookie management tools to control tracking.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16 through cookies or other tracking technologies.
12. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may transfer data internationally. These transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards and legal frameworks.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Gentle Root Immigration
Unit 6 Grampian Way, Baljaffray Rd
Bearsden, Glasgow G61 4RN
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7766 398190
Email: [email protected]
15. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: