Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10/01/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Shaper CIC uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
2. How We Use Cookies
Shaper CIC uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website operates correctly
- Improve website performance and usability
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Remember user preferences
- Support security and safeguarding measures
We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary personal data or to sell information to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions such as form submissions, security checks, or accessibility settings.
Examples include:
- Security and session management cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (essential for website operation)
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Error messages or broken links
This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
These cookies are only used with your consent.
Examples may include:
- Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
Legal basis: Consent
c) Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering user preferences or accessibility options.
These cookies may be set by us or by third-party services integrated into the website.
Legal basis: Consent
d) Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may include content or services provided by trusted third parties (e.g. video players, mapping services, or analytics providers). These third parties may set their own cookies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers.
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time via:
- The cookie settings link on our website
- Your browser settings
5. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Data Protection and Privacy
Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Shaper CIC
Email: info@shapercic.org