Cookie Policy
| Original Version: | v1.0 |
| Original Creation Date: | November 2021 |
| Original Author: | Beth Colbert |
| Original Approval Date: | November 2021 |
| Date Last Reviewed: | July 2026 |
| Author of the change (Initials) | What’s changed |
Approved by (Initials) |
Approved date | Version |
| CM |
Altered 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 Added 1.6 4 |
CM | 15.10.25 | V1.1 |
- Cookies
1.1 We are providing you this information to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) This ensures we are transparent about how cookies are used on our website and how you can control them. We respect your privacy choices and are committed to making sure our cookie practices remain clear and compliant.
1.2 A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer. It is generated by a web server (which is basically the computer that operates a website) and can be used by that server whenever the user visits the site. A cookie can be thought of as an internet user’s identification card, which tells a website when the user has returned. Our cookies can’t harm your computer and we don’t store any personally identifiable information about you on any of our cookies.
1.3 Our website uses two types of cookies: cookies set by Mesothelioma UK and cookies set by third parties (i.e. other websites or services). Mesothelioma UK cookies enable us to keep you signed into your account throughout your visit and to tailor the information displayed on the site to your preferences. We also use third party cookies to help us analyse how people are using our site’s features to improve it for future users. Beyond that, we also use cookies to integrate content with our social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. We use cookies only when needed.
1.4 We do have relationships with carefully-selected and monitored advertising partners who may also set cookies during your visit to be used for solely advertising purposes – all advertising when clicked upon opens in a new window – please note that we’re not responsible for the content of external websites. Advertising and third-party cookies are only activated after visitors give consent through our cookie banner. You can change your preferences or withdraw consent at any time using cookie settings link at the bottom of the page.
- We believe you will have a better browsing experience of our website using cookies, especially as the site contains many contact forms and searching mechanisms. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon on our website. For more general information about managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.uk
- We aim to ensure our cookie banner and consent management tools are fully accessible to all users. Including those using screen readers or other assistive technologies.
- Google Analytics
2.1 Our website used Google Analytics 4 (g4A) to collect anonymous, aggregated information about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate the site and where improvements can be made.
2.2 GA4 does not log or store individual IP addressed. Information collected us transmitted to and stored by Google on secure servers. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
2.3 You can refuse the use of analytics cookies by adjusting your cookie settings on our website or by changing your browser settings. For further guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org.uk
- What cookies do we use on this site?
3.1 Below is a list of the main cookies set by this website and what each is used for:
You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above text or the cookie icon in the bottom left corner of your screen. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
Review
This cookie policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if there are significant changes in cookie legislation, privacy regulations, or website functionality.