Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
British Perspective uses cookies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| font_size | Remembers text size preference | 1 year |
2.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Adsense - ad personalisation | 3 months |
| NID | Google - ad preferences | 6 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick - ad targeting | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. These include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
- Google Adsense: Advertising network that displays relevant advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: If you share our content on social media, those platforms may set cookies
- Embedded Content: Videos, maps, and other embedded content may set cookies from their respective providers
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on managing cookies in popular browsers:
4.3 Opting Out of Analytics and Advertising
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
To opt out of personalised advertising, visit:
- Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance)
- Google Ads Settings
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended, and you may not be able to access certain parts of the site. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
British PerspectiveEmail: [email protected]
Address: 123 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BB, United Kingdom