Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 6th July 2026
Last Updated: 6th July 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how SLM Immigration Services ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.slmimmigration.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, remember your preferences, and provide information about how visitors use a website.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly.

  • Improve website security.

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Analyse how visitors use our website to improve our services.

  • Measure the effectiveness of our website and marketing activities (where applicable).

We do not use non-essential cookies without first obtaining your consent.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website and cannot be switched off.

They are used for purposes such as:

  • Maintaining secure sessions

  • Remembering your cookie preferences

  • Protecting against fraudulent activity

  • Enabling website navigation

Because these cookies are necessary, your consent is not required.

2. Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies help us understand:

  • Which pages are visited most often

  • How visitors navigate our website

  • How long visitors spend on our website

  • Website performance and reliability

Where used, we may use Google Analytics or a similar analytics provider. We configure these services to minimise the collection of personal data wherever possible.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or previously entered information, making your experience more personalised.

These cookies are only used where appropriate and, where required, with your consent.

4. Marketing Cookies

If we use advertising or remarketing services, marketing cookies may be placed on your device to provide relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

These cookies will only be used if you have given your explicit consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content or services provided by third parties, which may place cookies on your device.

Examples include:

  • Google Maps

  • YouTube videos

  • Microsoft Clarity

  • Google Analytics

  • Calendly or other appointment booking services

  • Live chat providers

These organisations are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

Your preferences will be remembered, and you may change or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting the Cookie Settings link available on our website.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Configure settings for individual websites

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookie Retention

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

The retention period for each cookie depends on its specific function.

Personal Information

Some cookies may collect information that is considered personal data under UK data protection law.

Where this occurs, we process that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our use of cookies.

The latest version will always be available on this page, together with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

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

SLM Immigration Services

Email: enquiries@slmimmigration.com

Telephone: 07775 964891

Website: www.slmimmigration.com