Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to the site owners about how the site is used.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • ensure the Website functions correctly
  • improve your experience
  • understand how visitors use the Website

Some cookies are essential and cannot be switched off. Others require your consent.

3. Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

These cookies do not require your consent.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Website. This helps us improve how the Website works.

These cookies may collect information such as:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on pages
  • how you arrived at the Website
  • device and browser type

We use this information in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible.

Analytics cookies are only set if you provide your consent.

4. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can:

  • accept all cookies
  • reject non-essential cookies
  • customise your preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by [link to cookie settings].

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics.

These third parties may process your data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place.

6. How long cookies are stored

Cookies may be stored for different lengths of time:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

Specific durations depend on the cookie used.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check this page regularly for updates.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact: vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk.