Cookies notice

About cookies

Cookies are text files that identify your computer to our server and provide us with information about what you do on the web site. 

How we use cookies

Cookies are used by us in order to make the website work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information about website use.

In particular we use cookies in a variety of ways for example: 

  • To deliver services that you have chosen.
  • To remember information about you, so you don’t have to provide it to us again.
  • To help us better understand how you are using our services.

You can find out more about managing cookies at this web site. 

Different types of cookies used

There are different types of cookies which are used for different purposes ways as follows:  

First party cookies
These cookies are set by our website, and only that website can read them.

Third-party cookies
These cookies are not set by us.  We have no control over third-party cookies – you can turn them off, but not through us.

Session cookies
These cookies last as long as your online session and disappear from your computer or device when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies
These cookies stay on your computer or device after your browser has been closed and last for a time specified in the cookie.

Functional and Performance cookies
These cookies let you use different parts of the website. Without them, services that you have asked may not be fully provided.

Analytical cookies
These cookies are used by us to analyse how our sites are used and how they are performing. For example, we use cookies from Google Analytics to obtain web analytics and intelligence about our site

Cross-device tracking

Your browsing activity may be tracked across different websites and different devices or apps.

Cookies we use

The list below explains the type of cookies we use, why we use them and how long they last. 

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the site and use its features and/or services. Without these absolutely necessary cookies, the site will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like it to and we may not be able to provide the site with certain services or features.

Cookie NameProviderCategoryDurationPurpose
CookieControlukfinance.org.uk 15 monthsThis cookie is used to remember a user’s choice about cookies on our website. Where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie. 
__stripe_midukfinance.org.ukSecure1 YearTo provide fraud prevention.
 
__stripe_sidukfinance.org.ukSecure30 minutesTo provide fraud prevention.
 
SPSIstackpath.comHTTP CookieSession

Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.

This cookie is required in order for the WAF to function properly. 

Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.

Cookie NameProviderCategoryDurationPurpose
_gaukfinance.org.ukStatistics2 YearsThis cookie is used for Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.
_gidukfinance.org.ukPerformance1 DayThis cookie is used for Google Analytics to store and update a unique value for each page visited.

Security Cookies

Security cookies help improve the website's security.

Cookie NameProviderCategoryDurationPurpose
adOtrstackpath.comHTTP CookieSessionUsed in order to detect spam and improve the website's security. Does not store visitor specific data.
PRLSTstackpath.comHTTP CookieSessionUsed in order to detect spam and improve the website's security. Does not store visitor specific data.
sp_litstackpath.comHTTP Cookie1 dayUsed in order to detect spam and improve the website's security. Does not store visitor specific data.
spcsrfstackpath.comHTTP Cookie1 dayEnsures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor.
SPSEstackpath.comHTTP CookieSessionEnsures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor.
UTGv2 stackpath.comHTTP Cookie179 daysUsed in order to detect spam and improve the website's security. Does not store visitor specific data.

Consent

We will obtain consent from you to use analytical cookies.  Consent will be obtained from you when you first enter our website.

Browser settings

You can prevent your browsing from being tracked generally by adjusting your browser settings, browsing in ‘private mode’ or using browser add-ons.

You can find out how to do this by visiting the relevant support page for your browser, or by using the help function on your browser.

Other tracking technologies

Some sites use things like web beacons, clear GIFs, page tags and web bugs to understand how people are using them and to target advertising to them.

They usually take the form of a small, transparent image that is embedded in a web page or email. They work with cookies and capture data like your IP address, when you viewed the page or email, what device you were using and where you were.

Contact us

For further information please contact DPO@ukfinance.org.uk.

Updated September 2024