Cookie Policy
Introduction
At ACP-UK, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This cookie policy will inform you as to how we use cookies when you visit our website and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to allow a website to function, as well as to provide website operators with information on how the site is being used.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to move around our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These are used to recognise you when you return to our website and enable us to personalise our content for you, for example by remembering your preference settings.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | More information |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | This cookie is used to manage user sessions on our website, including ensuring that users can remain logged in as they navigate through the member area. | This cookie is strictly necessary for the secure operation of our membership area. It is a session cookie, which means it is deleted when you log out or close the browser. |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to track user activity over different browsing sessions. It helps us understand how our website is used and how to improve it. | This cookie persists for 2 years from the last visit to our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting the Google Analytics opt-out page. |
| privacy_embeds | Manages user consent for tracking cookies, ensuring that preferences are respected for future visits. | This cookie persists for 1 year from the last update of the user’s consent. You can change your consent preferences at any time through our website’s cookie management tool. |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Keeps users logged in to our website and recognizes them upon return, providing a seamless experience. | As a session cookie, it does not persist after the browser is closed and is necessary for the functioning of the website. |
| _ga_M5S5031CRP | This is a variant of the _ga cookie set by Google Analytics where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. | Similar to the _ga cookie, it lasts for 2 years and is used to distinguish individual users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. |
| cf_clearance | This cookie is set by the CloudFlare service to identify trusted web traffic and protect against malicious attacks. | The duration of this cookie is set by CloudFlare and may vary. Visit the CloudFlare privacy policy page for more information. |
Our Cookie Usage
- ACP-UK uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, conduct analytics to improve website functionality, and for secure login to member areas.
- We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.
- You have the option to block or accept optional cookies when using our website.
Managing Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
- The following third parties also use cookies on our site: WebCollect, GoCardless, and Stripe. We do not control these third-party cookies.
- You can manage the use of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the consumer page to manage these types of cookies (insert link to consent management solution).
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Cookie Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Last Updated
This policy was last updated on 23 November 2023.