Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how TaxBloc (a trading name of MortgageBloc Limited) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at taxbloc.ai.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and actions over time, or to collect information about how you use the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function. They include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that prevent fraudulent use. These cannot be disabled.
Functional cookies
These remember your preferences (such as your selected section or language) to provide a more personalised experience.
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use TaxBloc — which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this to improve the service.
Specifically, we use Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-S60WB5D8C2). Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. IP addresses are anonymised before being sent to Google. Analytics cookies are only placed after you give consent via our cookie banner. You can opt out at any time via the cookie banner or at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
The cookies set by Google Analytics include:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_S60WB5D8C2 |
Maintains session state | 2 years |
Marketing cookies
We may use these to understand the effectiveness of any advertising campaigns. These are only placed with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) — for measuring site usage. Google's privacy policy is at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Plaid — for Open Banking connectivity
- Payment processors — to handle transactions securely
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of TaxBloc. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
5. Your Consent
When you first visit taxbloc.ai, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are only placed after you explicitly accept them. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at taxbloc.ai/cookie-policy.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@taxbloc.ai.