Cookie Policy
Intelligence Business Solutions Limited
This Cookie Policy explains how Intelligence Business Solutions Limited ("IBS", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.intelligencebusinesssolutions.com ("Website").
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function efficiently, recognise users, remember preferences, and collect information about how the site is used.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies – set by our Website
- Third-party cookies – set by external services we use
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain for a defined period
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly
- Understand how visitors use our Website
- Improve performance and user experience
- Provide secure access to forms and portals
- Support marketing and analytics activities
- Remember your consent preferences
We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary sensitive personal information.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to operate. Without them, services such as secure forms, page navigation, and consent management would not work.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preference
- Session management
- Security and authentication
Lawful basis: Legitimate interest / necessity for service delivery.
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand:
- Number of visitors
- Pages viewed
- Traffic sources
- Website performance
This data is aggregated and anonymous where possible.
Typical tools:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
- Server log analytics
Lawful basis: Consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These remember your choices such as:
- Language preferences
- Form entries
- Region selection
Lawful basis: Consent.
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These may be used to:
- Track engagement with our content
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Provide relevant information about IBS services
- Integrate with platforms such as LinkedIn, Google, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Lawful basis: Consent.
4. Cookies We Use
The table below describes the main cookies used on our Website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| consent_status | IBS | Stores cookie preferences | 12 months | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Visitor analytics | 24 months | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Session tracking | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttling | 1 minute | Analytics |
| CLID | Microsoft | Analytics | 12 months | Analytics |
| li_sugr | Marketing tracking | 3 months | Marketing |
This list may be updated as tools change.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft
- CRM / Marketing platforms
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube)
These providers may set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.
6. Your Choices & Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise preferences
You can change your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the website footer.
7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through browser settings:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org
- Safari: https://support.apple.com
Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
8. International Data Transfers
Some cookie providers operate outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- UK adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- International Data Transfer Agreements
9. Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw cookie consent
- Request information about data collected
- Request deletion where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO
See our Privacy Policy for full details.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or law. The latest version will always be available on our Website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy:
Intelligence Business Solutions Limited
Email: privacy@intelligencebusinesssolutions.com
Address: 38 Corbidge Court, Glaisher Street, London SE8 3ES
WhatsApp Number: +447428615164