This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how GBPress uses them on the gbpress.digital website, and the choices you have regarding cookie use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle personal data. Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) as well as the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function, work more efficiently, and provide information to the site operator. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality, such as analytics services, to be provided through or on the website.
We categorise cookies into four groups. The table below provides detailed information about each cookie used on gbpress.digital.
| Cookie Name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
gbp_consent |
Strictly Necessary | GBPress | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the consent modal is not shown on every page visit. Required to comply with PECR. | 12 months | First-party |
gbp_session |
Strictly Necessary | GBPress | Maintains your session state while navigating the website. Necessary for the website to function correctly. | Session | First-party |
gbp_progress |
Functional | GBPress | Stores your course progress so you can resume learning from where you left off in a previous session. | 90 days | First-party |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years | Third-party |
_ga_[ID] |
Analytics | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state across page requests for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. | 24 hours | Third-party |
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled without severely affecting how the site works. They do not store any personally identifiable information. Under PECR, these cookies do not require your consent to be set, though we inform you of their use through this policy. They include the cookie that records your consent preferences and session management cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate between pages.
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. On this website, the primary functional cookie is used to save your progress through self-paced courses. Without this cookie, you would need to restart courses from the beginning in each new session. These cookies require your consent under PECR and are only set if you have accepted functional cookies in the consent preferences modal.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use gbpress.digital in aggregate. Analytics data helps us identify which content is most useful, where learners encounter difficulties navigating the site, and how the educational library can be improved. Google Analytics cookies collect information such as how many users visited the site, which pages were viewed, how long users spent on each page, and the general geographic region of visitors. This data is collected in anonymised, aggregated form and does not identify individual users. Analytics cookies require your consent and are only set if you have accepted analytics cookies in the preferences modal. You may also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
When you first visit gbpress.digital, a cookie consent modal is
presented that allows you to accept or decline each category of
non-essential cookie. You can change your preferences at any time by
clearing the gbp_consent cookie from your browser
settings, which will cause the consent modal to reappear on your
next visit. You may also manage cookies directly through your
browser settings. The links below explain how to manage cookies in
common browsers: Google Chrome (support.google.com), Mozilla Firefox
(support.mozilla.org), Apple Safari (support.apple.com), Microsoft
Edge (support.microsoft.com). Please note that restricting or
deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this and other
websites.
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features to the website, when third-party providers change their cookie practices, or when regulatory guidance changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document will reflect any revisions. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. If changes are material, we will also present the updated consent modal so that you can review and re-confirm your preferences.
If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to exercise any data rights in connection with cookie-collected data, please contact us at [email protected] or write to GBPress, 278-280 City Rd, Sheffield S2 5HP, England.
