Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Adopted on: 5th June 2023
First Review Completed on: 10th January 2025
Next Review Due By: 10th January 2026
Introduction
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance functionality and improve your experience on our website. This policy explains the types of cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Explicit Consent Mechanism
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your explicit consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences.
Types of Cookies
We categorise cookies into the following groups:
Necessary Cookies:
These cookies enable essential site functions, such as secure log-ins and consent management. They are always active and do not store personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies:
These cookies provide insights into how users interact with the website, such as visitor numbers and traffic sources. We use Google Analytics to improve site content and functionality.
Current Cookie Usage
Currently, our website uses the following cookies:
First-Party Cookies: Necessary cookies set by our website to ensure essential functionalities, such as secure log-ins and managing your cookie preferences.
Third-Party Cookies: Analytics cookies set by Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about user interactions, helping us understand user behaviour and improve the site.
Purpose of Data Collection
We use analytics data to improve our website’s content, functionality, and user experience. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate our site, and identify any technical issues.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our cookie management tool allows you to toggle each non-essential cookie category on or off individually. You can access this tool at any time by clicking this blue cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of the website.
Our cookie consent mechanism is designed to be accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies. If you experience any accessibility issues, please contact us at hello@adhdpirates.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Controlling My Cookies
All modern browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can view the cookies stored on your device and clear them individually or entirely by accessing the ‘Settings’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser. For more detailed instructions, use your browser’s ‘Help’ function or visit the links below:
- AboutCookies.org (general information about cookies and browser settings)
- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Safari
- Cookie settings in Edge
Please Note: The external links provided are for your convenience. ADHD Pirates CIC is not responsible for the accuracy or availability of these external resources.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymised data about website usage. Please note that Google may process this data outside the UK. By accepting analytics cookies, you consent to the potential transfer of your data internationally. Google adheres to the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework, which provides safeguards for the transfer of personal data. For more information, you can review Google’s Privacy Policy.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics) may limit certain features of the website. Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to function.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie use. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at:
Email: hello@adhdpirates.co.uk