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Cookies Policy
This policy explains how Apply4Loan (a trading name of Ruby Holdings Ltd) uses cookies on apply4loan.co.uk.
Last updated: May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you have visited before.
Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any information beyond what you choose to share with us. They cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Ensure the website works correctly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
• Deliver relevant content and (where you have consented) targeted advertising
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others are only placed with your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for you to use our website and its features. Without them, services you have requested cannot be provided. They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.
Performance and analytics cookies
These collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the site. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Functionality cookies
These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as form progress) and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
Marketing and targeting cookies
These may be set by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal data directly but work by uniquely identifying your browser. These are only set with your consent.
4. Our Cookies
The table below lists the specific cookies we use. Purposes marked * are only active with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and analyses website traffic | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for traffic analysis (24-hour session) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| framer-* | Framer (website platform) | Website functionality, performance and session management | Session / up to 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Apply4Loan | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks). These third parties may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy policy for more information:
• Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
• Framer: framer.com/privacy
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete or manage cookies. Please refer to your browser's help documentation:
• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Cookie consent tool: When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your preferences at any time.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect how our website works and the quality of your experience.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to:
• Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
• Access information about what cookies are used and why
• Request deletion of data collected through cookies (where it constitutes personal data)
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@apply4loan.co.uk
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our business practices. Please revisit this page periodically. The date shown above indicates when this policy was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
hello@apply4loan.co.uk
Ruby Holdings Ltd
Suite 3, 2nd Floor, Didsbury House
748–754 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DW
Apply4Loan is a trading name of Ruby Holdings Ltd (Co. No. 09496123), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 763879). ICO Registration No. ZA130896. Registered office: Suite 3, 2nd Floor, Didsbury House, 748–754 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DW.