Date: 18 September 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Nationwide Independent Consultancy Services Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://www.national-ics.co.uk (“the Site”).
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
First-party cookies – set by our Site.
Third-party cookies – set by other services (e.g., analytics, embedded content).
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies – to ensure the Site functions properly (e.g., navigation, security, accessibility).
Performance & analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our Site, improve functionality, and monitor performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functionality cookies – to remember user preferences and settings.
Advertising & targeting cookies – if in use, to deliver relevant marketing or measure campaign effectiveness.
While the specific cookies may change over time, the types of cookies we may use include:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Example Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Enables basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. | Site session cookie | Session |
| Analytics / Performance | Collects information about how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are visited most). | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Functionality | Remembers your preferences (e.g., region, language). | First-party | Variable |
| Advertising / Targeting | Tracks browsing habits to show relevant ads (only with consent). | Google Ads / Meta Pixel | Variable |
We rely on:
Consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing). You will be asked to consent through our cookie banner when you first visit the Site.
Legitimate interests / contract for essential cookies (strictly necessary for the Site to function).
You can control cookies through:
Our cookie banner – to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Browser settings – most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
For more details:
Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Some cookies may be placed by third parties providing services on our Site, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or embedded content providers. These third parties are responsible for their cookies and may use them for their own purposes.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Please check back periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Nationwide Independent Consultancy Services Ltd
95 Forest Road, Annesley Woodhouse, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9HA
Tel: 03333 231392
Email: info@national-ics.co.uk
