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Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner.
This policy explains the cookies used on thetcsfoundation.org and how you can control them, in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not collect personal data and cannot be switched off. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session |
Maintains your session state while browsing | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
Analytics cookies (optional)
If we use an analytics service (such as Google Analytics), it may place cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site — for example, which pages are most visited and how long people stay. This data is aggregated and anonymised; it is not used to identify individuals.
These cookies are only placed with your consent, where required by law.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
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Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
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Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
3. Embedded content and third-party services
Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as social media posts or video embeds). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited those websites directly, and those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and embed additional tracking.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party sites whose content appears on our pages.
4. How to manage cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device.
- Delete all or specific cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies.
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Browser-specific instructions:
For more information about managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or the ICO's guidance at ico.org.uk.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about the cookies we use, please contact us at enquiries@thetcsfoundation.org.