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