Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 2025-05-30
This Cookie Policy explains how YouthBuild Ventures UK (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.youthbuildventures.org.uk]. It sets out what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we use personal data collected through our website.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, enhance user experience, 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;
- First-party cookies – set by our website;
- Third-party cookies – set by other websites whose content appears on our pages (e.g. embedded videos or social media).
- Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to allow you to move around our website and use its features. Without them, services like page navigation and access to secure areas cannot be provided.
- Example: Session management and cookie consent settings.
Performance/Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, so we can improve its performance.
- Tool: Google Analytics (Anonymised IP)
- Purpose: To monitor usage patterns (e.g. page views, navigation paths).
Functionality Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience.
- Example: Language preferences or display settings.
Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content from third-party services (e.g., YouTube, Twitter). These third parties may set their own cookies, which we do not control.
- Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., those used for analytics or marketing) on your device.
We also rely on our legitimate interests under the UK GDPR, where applicable, to use strictly necessary cookies without requiring consent.
- How You Can Manage Your Cookies
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through:
- The cookie settings on our site; and/or
- Your browser settings. Most browsers allow control over most cookies through browser settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, technology, or our operations. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
YouthBuild Ventures UK 90 Titmuss Avenue, London, SE28 8BL info@youthbuildvuk.org
Links to Relevant Legal Guidance:
- ICO guidance on cookies: https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/
- PECR (2003): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2426/contents/made