Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Cookie Notice: This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies in compliance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience, as well as to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Key Characteristics of Cookies
- • Small data files (typically 4KB or less)
- • Stored locally on your device
- • Sent back to the originating website on subsequent visits
- • Can be deleted by users or expire automatically
- • Cannot access other files on your device
- • Cannot execute programmes or deliver viruses
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images used to track page views and email opens
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for enhanced functionality and performance
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that lasts only for the browser session
- Fingerprinting: Techniques that collect device and browser characteristics
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Under PECR, we do not need consent for these cookies as they are strictly necessary.
Examples Include:
- • Session management cookies
- • Authentication cookies
- • Security cookies (CSRF protection)
- • Load balancing cookies
- • Shopping cart cookies
- • Form data persistence cookies
Specific Cookies:
- •
session_id - Session identifier - •
csrf_token - Security token - •
cookie_consent - Consent preferences - •
auth_token - Authentication state
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We require your consent before placing these cookies.
Google Analytics Cookies:
- •
_ga - Visitor identification (2 years) - •
_ga_* - Session identification (2 years) - •
_gid - Visitor identification (1 day) - •
_gat - Request throttling (1 minute)
Performance Metrics:
- • Page load times and errors
- • User interaction patterns
- • Popular content and pages
- • Traffic sources and referrals
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. We require your consent before placing these cookies.
Personalisation:
- •
theme_preference - Light/dark mode - •
language_pref - Language selection - •
region_setting - Geographic preferences - •
font_size - Accessibility settings
Enhanced Features:
- • Remembered form data
- • Chat widget preferences
- • Video player settings
- • Navigation preferences
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. We require your explicit consent before placing these cookies.
Advertising Platforms:
- • Google Ads conversion tracking
- • LinkedIn marketing cookies
- • Facebook advertising pixels
- • Retargeting platform cookies
Marketing Features:
- • Personalised content delivery
- • Campaign effectiveness measurement
- • Cross-device tracking capabilities
- • Audience segmentation data
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to make informed choices about cookie usage in compliance with UK PECR. You can:
Accept All
Enable all cookie categories for optimal experience
Reject Optional
Allow only strictly necessary cookies
Customise
Select specific cookie categories based on your preferences
Browser-Based Cookie Management
You can control cookies directly through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- 1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings
- 2. Navigate to Privacy and security
- 3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
- 4. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- 1. Click the menu button → Options
- 2. Select Privacy & Security
- 3. Go to Cookies and Site Data section
- 4. Choose your cookie acceptance level
Safari
- 1. Safari menu → Preferences
- 2. Click the Privacy tab
- 3. Choose cookie blocking options
- 4. Click "Manage Website Data"
Microsoft Edge
- 1. Click three-dot menu → Settings
- 2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
- 3. Click "Cookies and site data"
- 4. Configure cookie settings
Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly if strictly necessary cookies are blocked.
7. PECR Compliance
We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003 as amended, which works alongside UK GDPR to protect privacy in electronic communications.
Our PECR Commitments:
- • Clear Information: We provide clear information about cookies before they are placed
- • Informed Consent: We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
- • Easy Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference centre
- • Granular Control: You can choose which categories of cookies to accept
- • ICO Guidance: We follow the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance on cookies
Effective Date: February 11, 2026
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Version: 1.0
Document ID: CP-STUK-2026
Compliance: UK GDPR, PECR
ICO Guidance: Followed