Cookie Policy
Last updated: 09/10/2025
Website: https://ukugdccawards.org
Operator: Team Papa Jasper CIC (Company No. 14142299)
Registered Office: 121–125 Ripple Road, Barking, England, IG11 7FN
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide site owners with useful insights about how visitors use the site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on https://ukugdccawards.org, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Secure access to nomination and contact forms
- User session management (e.g., keeping you logged in while navigating)
- Compliance with security and spam-prevention measures
These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and are typically only active during your browsing session or for a short period afterward.
b) Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we may use analytics cookies (e.g., from Google Analytics) to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our site
- Measure page views, traffic sources, and user journeys
- Improve site performance and user experience
All data collected is anonymous and aggregated. We do not use these cookies to identify individuals or track behaviour across other websites.
🔒 We do not use advertising, targeting, or third-party tracking cookies.
3. Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- ✅ Accept all cookies
- ⚙️ Accept only essential cookies
- ❌ Reject non-essential cookies
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
⚠️ Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features (e.g., nomination forms) from working correctly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may embed content from trusted third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube for event videos). These services may set their own cookies. While we do not control these cookies, we ensure they are only used where necessary and in line with our values.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics – Privacy Policy
- YouTube – Cookie Policy
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
📝 Disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or technology. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
🏢 Address: Team Papa Jasper CIC, 121–125 Ripple Road, Barking, England, IG11 7FN
🔢 Company Number: 14142299
This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy, which explains how we process your personal data in full compliance with UK data protection law.