This Cookie Policy explains how Political Risk Expert ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We comply with the UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and apply CCPA-aligned transparency where relevant to California visitors.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies such as local storage (for example, to remember your cookie consent choices) and pixels or tags loaded only after you grant consent.
How we use cookies
- Operate the website securely and remember your consent preferences
- Understand aggregated traffic and page performance (analytics)
- Measure advertising effectiveness (marketing tags, only if enabled)
- Remember optional display preferences where applicable
Cookie categories
Necessary Cookies
Required for the site to function securely (consent storage, load balancing, security). Cannot be disabled.
Always active
Analytics
Help us understand aggregated site usage and performance (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar).
Marketing
Measure advertising effectiveness and reach relevant audiences (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag).
Preferences
Remember optional choices such as display settings to improve your experience.
Third-party services
Depending on your choices, we may load tools provided by:
- Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (analytics)
- Meta Pixel (marketing)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag (marketing)
- Hotjar (analytics and experience)
These providers may process data outside the UK. We use Google Consent Mode so tags respect your choices before data is collected.
Your choices
On your first visit you can Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customize Preferences. You may change your mind at any time using the Cookie Settings control in the website footer. Consent is stored locally for up to 12 months, after which we will ask again.
Contact
For questions about cookies, contact cases@politicalriskexpert.com.