Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Alva Wealth Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

 

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide useful information to website owners.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions securely and correctly

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use our site and improve it

  • Provide additional functionality (such as embedded maps or client portal access)

 

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

  • Essential cookies are necessary for our website to operate securely and correctly. These are used based on our legitimate interests and do not require consent. 

  • Non-essential cookies (analytics, functional and third-party) require your consent, which we request via our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including: 

  • Information about your browser, network and device

  • Web pages visited before arriving at this website 

  • Web pages viewed on this website

Squarespace needs this data to run this website securely, improve its services, and protect its platform. Squarespace analyses the data in a de-personalised form.

Categories of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies

    Required for the website to function (e.g. Squarespace session cookies that keep the site secure and running). These cannot be switched off.

  • Performance and analytics cookies

    Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. most visited pages) so we can improve the site. We use Squarespace analytics for this purpose. These cookies only run if you give your consent.

  • Functional cookies

    Provide extra features, such as displaying an interactive Google Map on our Contact page. Google may set cookies to remember your preferences and collect anonymous usage information.

  • Third-party cookies

    Certain features are provided by third parties – including Google Maps, Google Fonts, and Plannr (our client portal). These third parties may set their own cookies, which we do not control. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.

 

Retention of Cookies

For a full and current list of Squarespace cookies and their durations, see: Squarespace Cookie Guide. Please note that:

  • Session cookies expire once you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Squarespace cookies can last up to 2 years.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers (e.g. Google) may process your personal data outside the UK and EEA. Where this occurs, those providers are responsible for ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place. Please see their privacy policy for further information.

Cookie Consent

We use a cookie banner to:

  • Inform you about our use of cookies

  • Allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, by category

  • Store your preferences in compliance with UK GDPR and PECR

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage Cookies” at the bottom of the page or through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how our website functions.

 

Google Fonts

This website serves font files from and renders fonts using Google Fonts. To properly display this site to you, Google may receive personal information about you, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, or device

  • Information about this site and the page you’re viewing

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we, Squarespace, and relevant third parties use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us:

Alva Wealth Limited

93 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 3ES

Email: info@alvawealth.co.uk

Telephone: 0131 604 0058

Last Updated: October 2025