1. Introduction

Beat Cancer Now Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://beatcancernow.co.uk (“the Website”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control our use of cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, store your preferences, and enhance your user experience. Cookies can be “session” cookies (which expire once you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website’s basic functionality. They enable core features such as secure login and page navigation. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies that track your session when you navigate the Website.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, for instance which pages are visited most often. We use this information to improve how the Website functions and to ensure that users can easily find what they are looking for. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and, in many cases, anonymous.

Examples:

  • Cookies set by analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand Website traffic and usage.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Examples:

  • Cookies that remember your language preferences or your chosen region.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They may be placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our Website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

Examples:

  • Cookies that track your browsing habits across websites to show you targeted ads elsewhere online.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third parties on our behalf. For example, we may use third-party analytics service providers like Google Analytics to help us understand how you use our Website. Third-party cookies may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

For more information on how these third-party providers handle data, please consult their respective privacy policies and cookie notices.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse certain cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Note: If you choose to reject cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

6. Cookie Consent

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing cookies on your device (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using any cookie consent management tool provided on the Website (if applicable).

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:

  • Company: Beat Cancer Now Ltd (Company Number 16303884)
  • Email: info@beatcancernow.co.uk