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Big Brick Media (Trading name of PT Software Ltd)
Website: https://bigbrickmedia.co.uk/
Last updated: June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
Big Brick Media uses cookies for two main purposes:
- Essential cookies – to ensure the website functions correctly
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are 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 setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Examples include:
- Session cookies that keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies that help protect against fraudulent use of the site
- Cookie consent cookies that remember your preferences
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand things like:
- Which pages are visited most often
- How long visitors spend on each page
- Where visitors come from (e.g. search engines, direct links)
- Any errors visitors encounter
The information collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify you personally. Google Analytics cookies include:
_ga — Distinguishes users. Expires after 2 years.
_ga_[ID] — Maintains session state. Expires after 2 years.
_gid — Distinguishes users. Expires after 24 hours.
For more information on how Google uses this data, please visit:
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to use analytics cookies. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for the site to function.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time. You also have the following options:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
4.2 Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, some pages on our website may include content from third-party services (such as embedded videos or social media buttons). These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
6. Cookies and International Data Transfers
Google Analytics may transfer data outside the UK/EEA. Google LLC has certified under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy:
7. Legal Basis for Processing
We process analytics cookie data on the basis of your consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). Essential cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a functioning website (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, as described in Section 4 above.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
PT Software Ltd (trading as Big Brick Media)
Website: https://bigbrickmedia.co.uk/
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Tel: 0303 123 1113