This policy explains how Katanaspin uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on transformationtrust.org.uk. It covers what cookies do, which ones we set, how third parties use them, and the choices available to you.
Cookies in plain terms
A cookie is a small text file saved to your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to recognise you on return visits, remember preferences, and gather anonymous usage data. Cookies themselves contain no personal information and cannot access files on your device.
We use cookies to keep the site functional, measure how visitors use it, and improve the experience over time. Some are strictly necessary for the site to work; others are optional and require your consent.
What is stored and for how long
The cookies this site sets fall into three categories, each with a different purpose and lifespan.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, security, basic navigation | Session or up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Anonymous visitor counts, page views, traffic sources | Up to 24 months |
| Preference | Language, display settings, cookie consent choices | Up to 12 months |
Necessary cookies cannot be switched off because the site relies on them to function. They manage your session, prevent fraudulent activity, and ensure pages load correctly. These cookies contain no identifying information and expire when you close your browser or after one year, whichever comes first.
Analytics cookies let us count visitors, understand which pages are read most often, and identify technical problems. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous – we see overall trends, not individual browsing histories. You can decline these without breaking the site.
Preference cookies remember choices you make, such as whether you accepted the cookie banner or which currency you prefer to see. Declining them means you may need to set those preferences again each visit.
Embedded third parties
Some pages on this site include content hosted elsewhere – video players, social-media widgets, and advertising scripts. Those third parties may set their own cookies when you load the page, governed by their own policies rather than ours.
The third-party services currently embedded on this site include analytics platforms and advertising networks. We do not control what they collect or how long they retain it. To understand what data a third party gathers, consult its own cookie or privacy policy directly.
Advertising and tracking scripts
Advertising partners use cookies to show relevant offers and measure campaign performance. These cookies may follow you across multiple sites to build a profile of your interests. You can opt out of personalised advertising through the settings each network provides, or by using browser tools and extensions that block tracking scripts entirely.
Declining without breaking the site
You control cookies in two places: through the consent banner that appears on your first visit, and through your browser's own settings.
The consent banner lets you accept or decline optional categories – analytics and preference cookies – while necessary ones remain active. Your choice is saved so the banner does not reappear unless you clear your browser data or return after 12 months.
Browser settings offer finer control. Every major browser allows you to block all cookies, delete existing ones, or review which sites have set them. The steps vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Blocking all cookies will prevent some features from working – you may be unable to log in, save preferences, or complete transactions on sites that require session management. Blocking only third-party cookies leaves the site itself functional while reducing tracking.
Updates
This policy may be revised when we add new features, change analytics providers, or update how consent is managed. The date at the end of the document shows when it was last changed. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.
Contact
Questions about how this site uses cookies should be sent to [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
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