Cookie Policy (PECR)

A cookie policy that complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (Reg 6) and ICO guidance: lists every cookie set on your domain, distinguishes strictly-necessary cookies (no consent needed) from analytics, advertising and personalisation cookies (consent required), and explains how users can manage them. Use alongside a working cookie-consent banner.

Legal references covered (3)

§Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR), Reg 6
§UK GDPR (retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
§ICO 'Cookies and similar technologies' guidance

Cookie Policy

Last updated: [lastUpdated]

This Cookie Policy explains how [controllerName] ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on [websiteUrl]. It supplements our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.

We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. We ask for your consent before setting any non-essential cookie.

2. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to work. They are always loaded and do not require your consent.

| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime | |---|---|---| | Session cookie | Keeps you logged in while you use the site | Until browser is closed | | Consent record | Remembers your cookie-consent choice so we don't ask again | 1 year |

3. Non-essential cookies (consent required)

These cookies load only after you give consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time using the "Cookie preferences" link in our footer.

4. What we don't use

- Cross-site tracking pixels for behavioural profiling. - Sale of cookie data to third parties. - "Cookie wall" that blocks access until consent is given.

5. Managing cookies

You can manage cookies in three ways:

1. Our cookie banner — opens automatically on first visit. Use the "Reject all" button to keep only strictly-necessary cookies. 2. Your browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies; see [allaboutcookies.org](https://www.allaboutcookies.org). 3. Third-party opt-outs — links above for each advertising provider.

Note: blocking strictly-necessary cookies will break parts of the site (you may not be able to stay logged in or save preferences).

6. More information

- [ICO guidance on cookies](https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/) - Our Privacy Policy - Contact us about cookies: [privacyEmail]

This cookie policy was generated by UKContracts.uk as a starting point. [controllerName] is responsible for the accuracy of the cookie list — keep it updated when adding or removing tracking technologies.