Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Be United uses cookies and similar technologies on our Website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, which explain how we use and protect your personal data.
By using our Website, you consent to the our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless we have adjusted your cookie preferences.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of text placed on your device (computer, mobile phone or tablet) by a website you visit. Cookies help the website remember your preferences, enhance your user experience and provide anonymous tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics.
Cookies can be:
- session cookies which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- persistent cookies which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information and how you use our website. Some of this information may constitute personal data.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies.
– Necessary Cookies: These are essential for our Website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Our Website cannot function efficiently without these cookies and they do not require your consent.
– Analytical/Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to analyse how users interact with our Website. The information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve our Website’s performance. These cookies will only be set with your consent.
– Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make on the Website to provide enhanced and personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you request. These cookies require your consent where applicable
– Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad. We will only use these cookies with your explicit consent.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including but not limited to:
– recognising your computer or device when you visit our Website;
– improving our Website’s usability and performance;
– analysing usage patterns to enhance and customize your experience;
– support our charitable activities and communications where consent has been provided.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
– strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a secure and effective website; and
– all other non-essential cookies are used only with your consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to choose whether to accept non-essential cookies. We will only set these cookies if you provide your consent. You can withdraw or change your preferences at any time. You can also control and manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website come from third-party services that appear on our Website, such as analytics providers or embedded content providers. We do not have control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party’s privacy or cookie policy for further information.
8. Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date and where appropriate, notified to you. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Thank you for choosing BE United.