Last updated: 2 October 2026
We use a small number of essential cookies, listed below, to run the Service and keep it secure. With your permission, we also use Google Analytics cookies to understand how people use the site so we can improve it. We ask before setting any cookie that is not essential, and you can change your mind at any time. We also use Umami for website statistics. It does not use cookies, does not store anything on your device and does not track you across other websites.
Essential cookies
These are always on, because the Service cannot work without them.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ss_consent |
Us | Remembers your cookie choices, so we do not ask on every page | 6 months |
ss_session |
Us | Links your searches, saved results and the firms you contact, so we can handle your enquiry and follow it up, and limits misuse | 12 months |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* |
Us (portal only) | Keeps firm users signed in securely | Session, or up to 14 days if “remember me” is ticked |
wordpress_test_cookie |
Us (portal only) | Checks your browser accepts cookies at sign-in | Session |
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid |
Stripe (firm checkout only) | Fraud prevention when paying | Up to 1 year |
Analytics cookies (only if you agree)
These are only set if you choose “Accept all”, or tick Analytics under “Choose cookies”.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics | Counts visits and shows which pages people use, so we can improve the site. Google receives information about your visit, such as the pages you view and your approximate location. | Up to 2 years |
If you do not agree, Google Analytics does not run on your visit.
Changing your choices
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, using the “Cookie settings” link at the bottom of every page. If you withdraw consent, we delete the Google Analytics cookies from your browser. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although parts of the Service may then not work.
If we add any other cookie that is not essential, such as advertising cookies, we will update this notice and ask for your consent before setting it.