Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 September 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how AIC Professional Services UK Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://www.aicuk.ltd.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

Where this policy refers to “AIC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”, this means AIC Professional Services UK Ltd.

Where this policy refers to “you” or “your”, this means the person using our website.

1. Who We Are

AIC Professional Services UK Ltd
Company number: 12252641
Registered office: 167-169 Great Portland Street, Fifth Floor, London, W1W 5PF
Website: https://www.aicuk.ltd
Privacy contact: privacy@aicuk.ltd

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites operate, remember information, improve performance, understand usage, support security, and provide a better user experience.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

First-party cookies — set directly by our website.

Third-party cookies — set by external services used on our website.

3. Similar Technologies

This policy also applies to technologies that perform similar functions to cookies, including:

Tracking pixels
Web beacons
Scripts
Tags
Software development kits
Device identifiers
Browser storage
Local storage
Session storage
Fingerprinting technologies
Analytics identifiers
Embedded third-party content

UK rules apply to technologies that store information on your device or access information from your device, not only traditional browser cookies. (Information Commissioner's Office)

4. Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate the website
Keep the website secure
Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors use the website
Improve website performance
Detect errors and technical issues
Support analytics and reporting
Manage cookie consent choices
Provide embedded content or third-party functionality
Support marketing or advertising, where consent is given

5. Types of Cookies We Use

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly.

They may be used for:

Website security
Page navigation
Load balancing
Cookie consent management
Form submission
Account login
Session management
Fraud prevention
Access control
Protection against malicious activity

These cookies cannot usually be switched off through our cookie banner because the website may not work properly without them.

You may block them through your browser settings, but parts of the website may stop working.

5.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

They may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Links clicked
Error messages
Traffic sources
Browser and device information
Approximate location based on IP address
Aggregated website usage statistics

We use this information to improve the website, identify technical issues, and understand which content is useful.

Analytics cookies are only used where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.

5.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make.

They may be used to remember:

Cookie preferences
Display settings
Region or language settings
Form preferences
Account preferences
User interface choices

If you disable these cookies, some website features may not work as expected.

5.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to:

Measure advertising effectiveness
Understand campaign performance
Build marketing audiences
Deliver relevant advertising
Limit repeated adverts
Track interactions with marketing content
Support retargeting through third-party platforms

These cookies are not essential and will only be used where you have given consent.

At present, where applicable, we may use tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or similar platforms. The exact tools used may change over time.

5.5 Security Cookies and Monitoring Technologies

We may use cookies, logs, tags, scripts, or similar technologies to protect the website and our systems.

These may help us:

Detect malicious traffic
Prevent fraud
Identify suspicious behaviour
Protect forms and login areas
Prevent unauthorised access
Monitor website availability
Investigate security incidents
Maintain audit records

Some security technologies may be strictly necessary for the operation and protection of the website.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers when you use our website.

These providers may include:

Analytics providers
Advertising platforms
Security providers
Hosting providers
Content delivery networks
Embedded media providers
Social media platforms
Customer relationship management tools
Consent management providers

Third-party providers may collect information about your use of our website and other websites, depending on their own technologies and policies.

We do not control all third-party cookies once they are set by external providers. You should review the relevant provider’s privacy and cookie information.

7. Google Analytics and Similar Tools

We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to understand website usage.

These tools may collect information such as:

IP address
Device type
Browser type
Pages visited
Session duration
Referral source
Interactions with the website

Where required, these analytics technologies will only be activated after you give consent.

We may configure analytics tools to reduce privacy impact where possible, including IP anonymisation, limited retention, aggregated reporting, or restricted data sharing.

8. LinkedIn Insight Tag and Similar Marketing Tools

We may use LinkedIn Insight Tag or similar marketing tools to measure advertising campaigns and understand interactions with our website.

These tools may help us:

Measure conversions
Understand campaign performance
Build business audience insights
Deliver more relevant advertising
Improve marketing activity

These technologies are not strictly necessary and will only be used where you have consented.

9. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie banner or consent tool.

This allows you to:

Accept optional cookies
Reject optional cookies
Manage cookie categories
Change your preferences

Non-essential cookies should not be placed unless you have given consent, unless a legal exemption applies. The ICO expects users to be given a clear choice and an easy way to enable or disable non-essential cookies. (Information Commissioner's Office)

Continuing to browse the website without making a clear choice should not be treated as valid consent for non-essential cookies.

10. Withdrawing or Changing Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time.

You may do this by:

Using the cookie settings tool on our website, where available.

Changing your browser settings.

Deleting cookies from your browser or device.

Contacting us at privacy@aicuk.ltd.

If you withdraw consent, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.

11. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies
Delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Clear browsing data
Set site-specific preferences
Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Browser controls vary depending on the browser and device you use.

Blocking cookies may affect the functionality, performance, security, or usability of the website.

12. Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods.

Session cookies last only while your browser is open.

Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until you delete them.

The exact duration depends on the purpose of the cookie and the settings applied by us or the relevant third-party provider.

We aim to keep cookie durations proportionate and no longer than necessary.

13. Personal Data and Cookies

Some cookies and similar technologies may collect or generate personal data.

Where cookies involve personal data, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law.

Personal data collected through cookies may include:

IP address
Device identifiers
Browser information
Usage data
Online identifiers
Approximate location
Interaction data
Marketing and analytics identifiers

14. Legal Basis for Processing

For strictly necessary cookies, we may rely on our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and delivering the website.

For non-essential cookies, including most analytics, advertising, and marketing cookies, we will usually rely on your consent.

Where personal data is processed, the applicable lawful basis is explained further in our Privacy Policy.

15. Cookies Used by Linked Websites

Our website may link to third-party websites.

Those third-party websites may use their own cookies and similar technologies.

We are not responsible for cookies set by websites we link to. You should read the cookie policy and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

16. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Updates may reflect changes to:

The cookies we use
Website functionality
Third-party tools
Analytics or marketing platforms
Legal or regulatory requirements
ICO guidance
Our business operations

The latest version will be published on our website with an updated “Last updated” date.

17. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy should be sent to:

AIC Professional Services UK Ltd
167-169 Great Portland Street
Fifth Floor
London
W1W 5PF

Email: privacy@aicuk.ltd

18. Version Control

Document owner: AIC Professional Services UK Ltd
Website: https://www.aicuk.ltd
Contact: privacy@aicuk.ltd
Last updated: 27 September 2025
Status: Current version for website publication