1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
Your Control: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings and our cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes in compliance with UK GDPR and ePrivacy regulations:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They don't store personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Functionality Cookies (Optional)
These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
3. Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Required Consent |
| Essential |
Website functionality, security, load balancing |
Session / 1 year |
No (Legitimate interest) |
| Analytics |
Website usage statistics, performance monitoring |
26 months |
Yes (Consent required) |
| Functionality |
User preferences, language settings |
1 year |
Yes (Consent required) |
| Marketing |
Tracking conversions, advertising effectiveness |
90 days |
Yes (Consent required) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics (If Enabled)
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Data: Anonymous usage statistics
- Retention: 26 months maximum
- Control: Can be disabled via cookie settings
Font Services
- Google Fonts: Loading web fonts for better typography
- Data: IP address, browser information
- Privacy: No personal data stored
5. Managing Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you can choose:
- Accept All: Allow all cookie types
- Necessary Only: Only essential cookies
- Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies
6. Cookie Consent Management
Your Rights:
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Change preferences for different cookie types
- Delete existing cookies from your device
- Block future cookies (may affect functionality)
Consent Records
We keep records of your cookie consent choices including:
- Date and time of consent
- Version of cookie policy
- Specific preferences selected
- IP address and browser information
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)
Disabling these would break core website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
- Impact: We can't improve user experience
- Functionality: Website works normally
Functionality Cookies
- Impact: Preferences won't be remembered
- Functionality: May need to re-enter information
8. Data Protection and Privacy
Our use of cookies complies with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- ICO Cookie Guidance
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect:
- Changes in technology or legal requirements
- New cookie implementations
- Updates to third-party services
- User feedback and best practices
Check this page regularly for updates. The "last updated" date shows when changes were made.
10. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie policy or to exercise your rights:
- Email: andrew@covertuk.org
- Phone: +44 7414 145243
- Subject: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
Quick Actions:
• View current cookie settings in your browser
• Clear all cookies for this site
• Update your preferences via our cookie banner