Last Updated: September 22, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Premier Accounting (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at patax.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Premier Accounting) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:

• Remembering your privacy settings
• Enabling you to log into secure areas of our website
• Filling in forms and contact requests
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud

Performance Cookies

Collect information about how visitors use our website, including:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How long visitors spend on each page
• Any error messages received
• How visitors move around the site

This information helps us improve how our website works and enhance user experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

Functional Cookies

Allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features, such as:

• Remembering your contact preferences
• Recalling information you’ve entered in forms
• Providing enhanced features like live chat
• Personalizing content based on your location (Glasgow/Scotland)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how our website is being used by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This may include:

• Google Analytics (if applicable)
• Website traffic analysis
• User behavior patterns
• Popular content identification

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by:

• Ensuring Website Functionality: Essential cookies keep our contact forms, consultation booking system, and secure areas working properly
• Remembering Your Preferences: Functional cookies remember your choices so you don’t have to re-enter information
• Analyzing Site Performance: Performance cookies help us understand which areas of our website are most useful to potential clients
• Improving Our Services: Analytics help us understand what accounting and tax information visitors are most interested in
• Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us provide a smoother, more efficient website experience

In Short: We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and to ensure our website works properly for visitors seeking accounting and taxation services.

Cookies We May Use

Essential Website Cookies

• Session management cookies
• Security and authentication cookies
• Form submission and contact request cookies

Analytics Cookies (If Applicable)

• Google Analytics cookies (to understand website usage)
• WordPress analytics cookies
• Traffic measurement cookies

Functional Cookies

• Preference storage cookies
• Language and location cookies
• Form auto-fill cookies

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (if implemented)
• WordPress Platform: For content management system functionality
• Contact Form Plugins: For form functionality and spam protection
• Cloud Accounting Software Integration: For service delivery (QuickBooks/KashFlow integration if applicable)

Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.

Browser Controls

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Our Cookie Preference Center

You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing our Cookie Preference Center (if available) or by contacting us directly.

Impact of Rejecting Cookies

If you choose to reject cookies, you can still use our website, although some functionality and features may be limited, including:

• Contact form auto-fill capabilities
• Preference remembering
• Enhanced user experience features
• Website performance optimization

Important: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functioning of our website, including security and contact form submission.

Data Protection and Cookies

The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and ensure it is only used for the purposes outlined in this policy.

For professional accounting services, we take particular care to ensure that any website analytics do not compromise client confidentiality or professional obligations.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology updates, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us

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

Premier Accounting

• Website: https://patax.co.uk
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0141 775 0070
• Address: Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, Scotland

For specific data protection or cookie queries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer using the same contact details.

This Cookie Policy works in conjunction with our Privacy Policy to provide complete transparency about how we collect and use information when you visit our website.