Cookie Policy
Shaun Hart is committed to being transparent about how this website uses cookies and similar technologies. We are committed to being transparent about how this website uses cookies and similar technologies. We only use non-essential cookies where you have given your consent.
Last updated: 20 April 2026
Cookies while using this website.
Who we are
This Cookie Policy explains how Shaun Hart Chartered Financial Planner, a trading name of Shaun Hart Financial Planning Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
This policy applies to your use of https://shaunhartcfp.co.uk.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how people use the site.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others are optional and help us improve the site or provide extra features.
How we use cookies
We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type, for systems administration website security, and to help us improve how our website functions. This is statistical data about our users’ browsing actions and patterns and does not identify any individual. We may, however, use such information in conjunction with the data we have about you in order to track your usage of our services.
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve the website. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as more specifically set out below.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive.
Non-essential cookies, such as analytics and functionality cookies, are only used where you have given your consent.
Cookies we use
The cookies we use include:
- ‘Analytical’ cookies. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around the website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily
- ‘Strictly necessary’ cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services
- ‘Functionality’ cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region)
- ‘Targeting’ cookies. These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed to our affiliates’ websites. We will use this information to make our website, offers e-mailed to you and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose
Below is a summary of key cookies used on this website. A full and up-to-date list is available via our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Expiry of cookie and further information |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors use the website | Up to 2 years (only if accepted) |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 day (only if accepted) |
| cmplz_* | Complianz | Stores your cookie preferences | Up to 1 year |
Please note that third party affiliates may also use cookies, over which we have no control.
You may block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of the website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon as you visit our website.
The exact cookies used on this website may change from time to time. Our cookie banner or cookie management tool provides the most up-to-date list of cookies currently in use, grouped by purpose.
Typical examples include:
- Cookies that remember your cookie preferences
- Cookies that help secure contact forms and prevent spam
- Cookies that measure website traffic and performance in an anonymous or aggregated way
You can view or change your cookie settings at any time using the “Cookie settings” link on our website (normally shown in the footer or within the cookie banner).
Third Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party services used on our website, such as analytics tools or embedded content. These third parties may use their own cookies independently of us. Where required, these cookies will only be used with your consent.
Your choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Choose specific categories of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the “Cookie Settings” link on our website or via the cookie banner. You may also be able to control cookies through your browser settings.
How long cookies last
Some cookies are session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser. Others are persistent cookies, which stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Our cookie banner or cookie management tool will show how long each cookie is set to remain active.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact us regarding our cookie policy
If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, they can be addressed directly to info@shaunhartcfp.co.uk or written to us at:
Shaun Hart Chartered Financial Planner
Woodstock House
The Avenue
Kingston
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 3LL
Shaun Hart FPFS, AIFP, CFPCM, Certs CII (MP & ER)
- 01273 486 220
- 07876 386 577
Shaun Hart is a Fellow of the Personal Financial Society and a holder of both the Chartered Financial Planner and Certified Financial Planner (CFPCM) qualifications.