Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 27th October 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Influence Landscape Planning and Design Ltd (“Influence”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.influence.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies to improve your browsing experience. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@influence.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1636 702152
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to personal data if you have provided such details on our site (for example, through a contact form).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to improve your browsing experience and our website’s performance. These include:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, accessibility, and page navigation. The site cannot function correctly without these cookies.
Examples include:
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Session cookies to maintain your connection between pages
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Security cookies to protect against malicious attacks
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Cookie consent preferences
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay, and any errors encountered. This helps us improve the structure and content of our site.
We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics sets cookies that help us analyse site usage patterns. Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
For more details on how Google uses data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as region, language, or form inputs, to provide a more personalised experience.
d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies (if applicable)
We do not currently serve advertising or third-party marketing cookies. If in the future we implement remarketing or targeted advertising, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.
3. Cookies We May Use
Below is an example of the cookies that may be used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Maintains session state between page requests | Session |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics – tracks visitor usage patterns | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics – tracks page views and user flows | 24 hours |
_gat |
Analytics | Limits request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
cookie_notice_accepted |
Essential | Records your acceptance of the cookie banner | 1 year |
4. Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:
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Clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer (if available), or
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Adjusting your browser settings (see Section 5 below).
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate properly.
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can control or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to:
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View which cookies are stored on your device
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Delete all cookies
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Block cookies from specific sites
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Set preferences for accepting or rejecting cookies
For detailed guidance, visit:
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
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Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
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Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
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Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
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Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
If you disable cookies, some website features may not function correctly.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some content on our website may link to or embed content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube videos, LinkedIn buttons, Google Maps). These third parties may set cookies of their own.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers for more information about how they handle your data.
7. Data Protection and Privacy
Cookies may collect certain information that can be considered personal data, such as your IP address. Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which outlines your rights under the UK GDPR and how to exercise them.
8. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page, and the date of the last update will be displayed at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or data protection, please contact:
Influence Landscape Planning and Design Ltd
Email: info@influence.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1636 702152
Website: www.influence.co.uk
You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
