Architectural Partner Network

 

Last updated: 29t hMay 2027
 

This Cookie Policy explains how Architectural Partner Network, also known as APN, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

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Our website address is: www.architecturalpartners.co.uk

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This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

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1. What are cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember user preferences, understand how visitors use the site and, in some cases, support marketing or advertising activity.

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Cookies may be set directly by our website, known as first-party cookies, or by third-party services we use, known as third-party cookies.

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Similar technologies may also be used, including tracking pixels, tags, scripts, local storage and analytics tools.

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2. How APN uses cookies

 

Architectural Partner Network uses cookies and similar technologies to:

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• operate the website properly;

• keep the website secure;

• allow forms, navigation and page features to work;

• understand how visitors use the website;

• improve website performance and content;

• monitor interest in partner categories, territories and membership pages;

• support enquiry forms and registration of interest forms;

• measure the effectiveness of advertising, marketing or referral campaigns where applicable.

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We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

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3. Types of cookies we use

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Strictly necessary cookies

 

These cookies are required for the website to work properly. They may be used for security, page navigation, form submission, load balancing, fraud prevention or remembering essential user choices.

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These cookies cannot usually be switched off because the website may not function correctly without them.

Examples may include cookies used by our website platform, hosting provider, security tools or form functions.

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Performance and analytics cookies

 

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the APN website. For example, they may show us which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, which partner categories attract interest, and whether users encounter technical issues.

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This helps us improve the website, develop better partner category pages and understand how professionals and homeowners interact with APN content.

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Analytics tools may include services such as Google Analytics, Wix Analytics or similar website measurement tools.

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Where required, these cookies will only be used with your consent.

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Functionality cookies

 

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as cookie preferences, form progress, display settings or other website settings.

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These cookies help provide a smoother and more personalised website experience.

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Marketing and advertising cookies

 

Marketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, measure referrals, support remarketing or show more relevant content to people who have visited the APN website.

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These cookies may be set by third-party platforms such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, affiliate networks or other marketing providers if APN uses those services.

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Marketing and advertising cookies are not essential and will only be used where consent has been given.

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4. Third-party cookies

 

Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers whose services appear on or are connected to our website.

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These may include:

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• website hosting and security providers;

• analytics providers;

• embedded media providers;

• form or CRM tools;

• payment or subscription providers;

• advertising platforms;

• affiliate tracking platforms;

• social media platforms;

• mapping or location tools.

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Third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

APN does not control all third-party cookies once they are set by external providers, but we aim to use reputable services and provide appropriate cookie controls where required.

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5. Cookies used by Wix and website platform services

 

The APN website may be built and hosted using Wix or similar website technology. These platforms may use cookies for essential website operation, security, visitor sessions, load balancing, form functionality and site performance.

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Some of these cookies are necessary for the site to work and may be set automatically.

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6. Affiliate, referral and tracking cookies

 

APN may use affiliate links, referral tracking or partner-related tracking to understand how users interact with selected third-party products, services or partner opportunities.

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Where this involves non-essential cookies or tracking technologies, these will only be used where appropriate consent has been obtained.

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This may include tracking connected to homeowner support pages, partner introductions, trade services, product links, or third-party affiliate platforms.

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7. Managing your cookie preferences

 

When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie banner or cookie preference tool. This allows you to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies.

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You can usually change your cookie preferences at any time by using the cookie settings link or banner tool on our website.

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You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored.

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Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

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8. Consent

 

Where cookies require consent, APN will seek your consent before setting those cookies.

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Consent must be freely given, specific and informed. You should be able to reject non-essential cookies as easily as accepting them.

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Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where they are essential to provide the website or service requested by the user. The ICO guidance makes clear that users must be told about cookies and what they do, and that consent is required unless a valid exception applies.

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9. How long cookies stay on your device

 

Cookies may be:

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Session cookies
These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

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Persistent cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

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The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on the type of cookie and the provider setting it.

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10. Changes to this Cookie Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, technology, services, legal requirements or cookie practices.

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The latest version will always be published on this page.

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