Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how H.J. Scott & Co. (trading as Independent Advice Ltd) ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies on this website (hjscott.co.uk).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner.
Do we track you ourselves?
No. We do not use our own tracking or analytics cookies, and there are no Google tools (such as Google Analytics or Google Fonts loading tracking scripts) in the site header. We do not build a profile of your browsing activity.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies
Our website runs on WordPress, which sets a small number of strictly necessary cookies to enable core site functions and security. These are technical cookies only, are not used for marketing or profiling, and do not require your consent.
Statistics — Jetpack
We use the Jetpack plugin (provided by Automattic) solely to generate a monthly traffic report for our own internal use — for example, to see how many people visit the site and which pages are popular. Jetpack sets cookies to collect this aggregated statistical information. We do not use this data to identify individuals or to target advertising. You can find out more about the cookies Jetpack sets, and Automattic’s own privacy practices, at automattic.com/cookies.
Cookies we do not use
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking, and we do not embed any Google tracking scripts on the site.
Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse cookies, delete existing ones, or be notified when a cookie is set — instructions vary by browser and are usually available in its help section. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we change the plugins or third-party services the site uses. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at howard@hjscott.co.uk