Cookie Notice

1. About this notice

This cookie notice explains how Farringdon Law Limited (trading as "Farringdon") ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.farringdon.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Notice, which explains how we handle your personal data more broadly.

We use cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owner. Some cookies are essential for the website to function; others help us understand how visitors use the site.

3. What cookies we use

Our website is built on Squarespace. The cookies set when you visit www.farringdon.com fall into the categories below.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent under Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

crumb — Security cookie that prevents malicious form submissions. Expires at end of session.

__client_uat — Squarespace authentication token for managing logged-in sessions. Expires after 1 year.

__client_uat_4dcDGMFD — Site-specific authentication token for the Farringdon site. Expires after 1 year.

Session cookie — Maintains your browsing session as you navigate between pages. Expires at end of session.

Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. We only set these cookies with your consent.

ss_cvr — Squarespace analytics. Tracks unique visitor sessions and return visits to help us understand website traffic patterns. Expires after 1 year.

ss_cvt — Squarespace analytics. Records the timestamp of the current visit for session-level analytics. Expires after 30 minutes.

4. How to manage cookies

Cookie banner

We are in the process of implementing a cookie consent banner on our website. Once live, the banner will ask for your consent before any non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) are set. Strictly necessary cookies will be set regardless of your choice, as they are required for the website to function.

Browser settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method for doing so varies by browser — please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.

5. Lawful basis for cookies

For strictly necessary cookies, no consent is required under Regulation 6 of PECR, as these cookies are essential for the provision of the service you have requested.

For analytics cookies, we rely on your consent (Regulation 6 of PECR and Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

6. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third party currently setting cookies on our site is:

We do not use any advertising, social media tracking, or remarketing cookies.

7. Changes to this notice

We may update this cookie notice from time to time — for example, if we add new features to the website or start using additional third-party services. We will update the date at the top of this notice when changes are made.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@farringdon.com

  • Address: 29 Clerkenwell Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 5RN

  • Phone: +44 20 4634 7456

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.