Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026 · Applies to tendercircle.co.uk and related TenderCircle sites operated by LoadCircle Ltd

This Cookie Policy explains how LoadCircle Ltd (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies (together, “cookies”) when you use TenderCircle websites. It should be read with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and scripts that help us remember preferences, keep you signed in, measure traffic, or detect abuse. Some cookies are set by us (“first party”); others by partners (“third party”) where we embed their services.

We use cookies to:

  • enable core functionality and security (e.g. load balancing, session integrity);
  • remember choices, such as cookie consent preferences where applicable;
  • understand how the site is used and improve performance (analytics), where you consent;
  • support payment and subscription flows (our payment provider may set strictly necessary cookies on their domain).

Strictly necessary. Required for the site to operate, security, or to deliver a service you request. These do not require consent under UK PECR in the same way as non-essential cookies, but we list them for transparency.

Functional. Remember settings (e.g. consent banner state, UI preferences).

Analytics / performance. Help us understand visits and usage (e.g. page views, referrers). We may use privacy-oriented analytics (such as Plausible) that minimise personal data; where such tools use non-essential storage, we rely on your consent where required.

Marketing. We only use marketing or tracking cookies if you consent and we deploy such tools. You can withdraw consent at any time.

On your first visit, our cookie banner may allow you to accept non-essential cookies or use essential-only mode. You can also control cookies through your browser settings (block, delete, or alert). Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.

For UK users, the ICO provides guidance on cookies: ico.org.uk.

Where we embed third-party services (e.g. Stripe Checkout, analytics providers), those providers may set their own cookies subject to their policies. We encourage you to read their privacy and cookie notices.

We may update this policy when our use of cookies changes. Check the “Last updated” date above.

Contact: help@tendercircle.co.uk