Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 30 June 2026At Making Tax Digital (mtd-makingtaxdigital.co.uk), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website functions reliably, securely, and efficiently. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make platforms work properly, remember user preferences, and provide analytical data to the site administrators.
How We Use Cookies
We utilise cookies to streamline your browsing experience, particularly when you are navigating our digital tax guidance, resources, or forms. Specifically, we use them to:
- Ensure our website's core features operate correctly and securely.
- Remember your settings and preferences during your visit.
- Track anonymous, aggregated visitor analytics to help us improve site navigation and content relevance.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or to sell your information to third-party advertisers.
Types of Cookies We Set
The cookies used on our website generally fall into the following categories:
Essential Cookies
These are strictly necessary for the technical operation of our website. Without these cookies, basic parts of our site, such as secure login portals, data input forms, or cookie consent banners, cannot function properly. They cannot be disabled through our consent panel.
Analytical & Performance Cookies
These allow us to count website visits and identify traffic sources. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and completely anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make (such as your regional preferences or language settings) to provide a more personalised experience on future visits.
Managing Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to choose whether to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to opt-in or opt-out of analytical and functionality tracking.
Additionally, you can control or block cookies at any time through your internet browser settings. Please note that if you choose to disable all cookies (including essential ones), some sections of mtd-makingtaxdigital.co.uk may not display or function correctly.
To find out more about how to manage, view, or delete cookies on popular browsers, you can visit allaboutcookies.org.
External & Third-Party Content
From time to time, we may feature embedded content or tools from trusted third parties (such as secure document portals or HMRC digital guidance links). These external providers may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with their content. We do not control these third-party cookies, and we recommend checking the respective provider's privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.
