We use cookies and similar technologies (“cookies”) on our website [https://www.thebraveproject.org.uk/]. This cookie policy explains the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them. We may change the cookies we use from time to time and, if so, we will update this policy accordingly. You can revisit this page at any time if you wish to keep yourself informed.

This cookie policy should be read in conjunction with our website privacy policy at [https://www.thebraveproject.org.uk/privacy-policy/] which provides information about how we process your personal data when you visit our website.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small, often encrypted text file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser and/or device that uniquely identify your device. They can contain other information as well, such as anonymized Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type and language, Internet Service Provider (ISP), operating systems and referring and exit websites. Cookies are useful because they are sent back to our website each time you visit, enabling our site to ‘remember’ you or your device. A cookie cannot read data off your hard drive or read cookie files created by another website.

When we refer to cookies throughout this Cookie Policy, we intend to cover all similar technologies that we may use, including web beacons and log files. A web beacon is a clear picture file used to keep track of a user’s navigation through a website or series of websites. Web beacons can be used in conjunction with cookies to understand how a user navigates and processes content on a website. Log files keep a record of certain events that are logged by a device, for example, events in an operating system.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for various reasons, including to:

• [remember your cookie preferences
• remember what is in your shopping basket when you are purchasing our goods and services via our website
• process payments
• analyse traffic to our website  
• remember your login details
• distinguish users
• data security
• track website users’ browsing behaviour
• gather customer journey information across our site
• store details of website usage to improve our targeting and enhance your journey and experience through our site
• evaluate our site’s advertising & promotional effectiveness
• allow our advertising partners to store preferences and/or tailor their advertising]

Who sets the cookies?

Cookies can be first party or third-party cookies.

• First party cookies. Cookies that the operator of the website you are visiting places on your device. 
• Third party cookies. Cookies placed on your computer through the website but by third parties, such as data management platforms or advertising platforms.

 What cookies do we use and how long do they last?

 Types of Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies that are essential for the operation of our website or related compliance with relevant laws. They include, for example, [cookies that enable us to remember your cookie preferences, [https://www.thebraveproject.org.uk/]. If you block these cookies, your use of our website will be affected and the website’s functionality may be heavily impacted or disabled.

Analytical or performance cookies

These cookies allow us to [recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it, [https://www.thebraveproject.org.uk/]]. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies

These cookies are used to [recognize you when you return to our website and to help us to keep our website secure [https://www.thebraveproject.org.uk/].

Targeting cookies

These cookies are used to [record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed [https://www.thebraveproject.org.uk/]. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners or other third parties. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

Duration

In terms of duration, the type of cookies we use can be separated into two broad categories: session cookies and persistent cookies. 

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary files which last only as long as your browsing session and are erased once you close your browser.

 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies are files that stay in your browser’s subfolders after you close your browser. These are stored on your device for longer periods of time, subject to your browser settings.

We have set out more information on the specific cookies we use and their duration in the table below.

How to manage cookies

 You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. We will only set non-essential cookies on your device if you have provided consent. You can set your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate options provided in the cookie banner on our website or by following the instructions to adjust your browser settings set out below.

You can also choose to accept or reject cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser. This allows you to block some or all cookies. However, if you block all cookies, you may be unable to access certain parts or functions of our website. 

How to refuse cookies through your web browser controls varies from one browser to another. If you wish to restrict or block the use of cookies from our site or others, the Help function within your browser will guide you through the process. The website www.aboutcookies.org contains additional detailed guidance on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. 

Contact Us

 If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, or if you want to exercise any of your data protection rights, you can contact us at [[email protected]].