Cookie Policy
Porter-Turnbull Genomics Consultancy
Last updated: 13th February 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how PT Genomics Consultancy Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:
https://www.ptgenomicsconsultancy.com
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a set period
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the website functions correctly
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Improve website performance and usability
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Support security and fraud prevention
We do not use cookies to directly identify you without your consent.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to operate. They include:
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Security and authentication cookies
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Load balancing cookies
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Cookie consent preference cookies
These cookies do not require consent under UK law.
B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
We may use analytics tools such as:
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Google Analytics
These cookies help us understand:
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How visitors arrive at our site
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Which pages are viewed
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How long visitors stay
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How the website performs
Analytics cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible.
We will only set these cookies after you provide consent via our cookie banner.
C. Marketing or Tracking Cookies (If Applicable)
If we use advertising or marketing tools (for example, social media tracking pixels), these cookies:
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Track visitor behaviour across websites
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Help measure marketing effectiveness
We will only set these cookies with your explicit consent.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage cookie preferences
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we rely on:
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Consent – for analytics and marketing cookies
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Legitimate interests – for strictly necessary cookies required to operate our website
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website (such as analytics providers). These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing their policies for further information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The updated version will always be published on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Porter-Turnbull Genomics Consultancy