Cookie Policy

Root and Reason CIC
Last updated: 20 April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Root and Reason CIC uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit rootandreason.org.uk.

Cookies help our website function properly, improve your browsing experience, and help us understand how the site is used.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember information such as preferences or login status.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – remain for a set period
  • First-party cookies – set by our website
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

How we use cookies

We use cookies in the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They may be used for:

  • website security
  • remembering cookie preferences
  • load balancing and performance
  • form submissions
  • member login sessions
  • fraud prevention

These cookies do not require consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • accessibility settings
  • saved preferences
  • form progress

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website, including:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on pages
  • navigation paths
  • device/browser types

These cookies help us improve the site. We will request consent before using them where required.

Embedded Content Cookies

Some pages may contain embedded third-party content such as:

  • YouTube or Vimeo videos
  • maps
  • social media content
  • newsletter signup forms

These services may place their own cookies when loaded.

Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use advertising or remarketing cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

Where available, you can also update your choices using our cookie consent banner.

Legal Basis

For essential cookies, we rely on legitimate interests and technical necessity.

For non-essential cookies (such as analytics or embedded third-party services), we rely on your consent where required.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology or our website services.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Root and Reason CIC
Website: rootandreason.org.uk
Email: contact@rootandreason.org.uk

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