Cookie Policy (UK)
COOKIE POLICY — Last updated May 14, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Sessions UK ("Company," "we," "us," and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://sessionsuk.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Sessions UK) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics)…
Why do we use cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons… we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users… Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes…
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager… Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.
The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner and on our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted…
The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in the table below…
Essential website cookies:
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rc::a | Used to track and analyze user behavior to distinguish humans from bots or automated software. | www.google.com | reCAPTCHA | html_local_storage | persistent |
Performance and functionality cookies:
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yt-remote-connected-devices | Stores a list of connected devices for YouTube | www.youtube.com | YouTube | html_local_storage | persistent |
| yt-remote-device-id | Stores a unique ID for the user's device for YouTube | www.youtube.com | YouTube | html_local_storage | persistent |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Stores the last result entry key used by YouTube | www.youtube.com | YouTube | html_local_storage | persistent |
Analytics and customization cookies:
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREF | A session cookie used to check user preferences and browser settings so as to properly tailor content for them. | youtube.com | server_cookie | 8 months | |
| NID | Set by Google to set a unique user ID to remember user preferences. Persistent cookie that stays for 182 days. | google.com | server_cookie | 6 months |
Advertising cookies:
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube collects user data through embedded videos, aggregated with profile data from other Google services to display targeted advertising… Used by Google in combination with SID to verify Google user account and most recent login time. | .youtube.com | YouTube | server_cookie | 5 months 27 days |
| YSC | (same YouTube targeted-advertising description as above) | .youtube.com | YouTube | server_cookie | session |
Unclassified cookies:
These are cookies that have not yet been categorized. We are in the process of classifying these cookies with the help of their providers.
| Name | Provider | Type | Expires in |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | .youtube.com | server_cookie | 5 months 27 days |
How can I control cookies on my browser?
As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu… The following is information about how to manage cookies on the most popular browsers:
In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising… please visit:
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?
Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs")… This allows us, for example, to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within a website to another… In many instances, these technologies are reliant on cookies to function properly…
Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?
Websites may also use so-called "Flash Cookies" (also known as Local Shared Objects or "LSOs")… If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash player… using the tools contained in the Website Storage Settings Panel (https://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager07.html). You can also control Flash Cookies by going to the Global Storage Settings Panel (https://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager03.html)… Please note that setting the Flash Player to restrict or limit acceptance of Flash Cookies may reduce or impede the functionality of some Flash applications…
Do you serve targeted advertising?
Third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our Website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites… They may also employ technology that is used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements… The information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details, or other details that directly identify you unless you choose to provide these.
How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons… The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Sessions UKUnit C1 Ebor Industrial Estate
York YO31 7XD
United Kingdom
Phone: 01904 610613