How studentsforbritain.org uses cookies in the UK

When you visit studentsforbritain.org, small text files called cookies are stored on your device. These files help the site remember your preferences, such as language or display choices, and support key features.

Cookies also help us understand how visitors use the site. They allow us to:

• Observe general traffic levels
• See which pages are visited
• Identify technical issues or slow pages
• Improve navigation and page layout

The cookies we use do not give us access to documents, photos, or other content stored on your device. They cannot run programs or access your personal files. We do not use cookies to read information from your hard drive or to monitor activity outside our site. Their role is limited to helping the website function and analysing use of our pages.

We use several types of cookies on studentsforbritain.org. Each type serves a different purpose.

Session cookies

• Stored only for the time you are on the site
• Support basic functions and page navigation
• Deleted automatically when you close your browser

Session cookies help the site remember actions from page to page. This keeps your visit consistent and prevents you from needing to repeat the same steps each time you move through the site.

Persistent cookies

• Stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Remember your preferences, such as language or display settings
• Help us recognise that your browser has visited before

Persistent cookies allow us to store settings so you do not need to adjust them every time you return. They can also help us understand general usage patterns over time, for example returning visits to certain types of pages.

Analytics and performance cookies

• Collect information about how visitors use the site
• Use aggregated and de-identified data to understand trends
• Help us measure which content is viewed and how often
• Support improvements to structure, content, and load times

These cookies may track information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay on them, and links you click. Data from these cookies is used to analyse overall site performance rather than to identify you personally.

You have control over how cookies are stored and used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies in their settings or preferences menu.

Depending on your browser, you can usually:

• View saved cookies
• Delete individual cookies
• Delete all cookies stored on your device
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block cookies from being stored at all
• Set alerts when a site wants to store cookies

Some content types, such as Flash elements, can set separate cookies often referred to as Flash cookies. These are managed through separate settings on your device or in the relevant plugin or application security menu.

If you decide to block some or all cookies, the site may not function as intended. Certain pages may not load correctly, features may be limited, and your preferences might not be remembered. You can change your settings at any time if you find that some functions are no longer working as expected.