1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to site operators. Cookies allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference, login details, and browsing behaviour.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others enhance your experience or help us understand how you use our site. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses; they are simply text files.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Oxfordchoicefolio uses three main categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable basic functions such as:
- Maintaining your browsing session
- Storing your age gate consent
- Storing your cookie preferences
- Protecting against fraud and security threats
- Enabling website navigation
Strictly necessary cookies do not require explicit consent as they are required for website functionality. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting how the website works.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous information about:
- Pages you visit and content you interact with
- Time spent on pages and site
- Traffic sources and how you reached us
- Device type and browser information
- Geographic location (country/region level only)
Analytics cookies help us improve the website, understand user behaviour, and optimise content. These cookies require your explicit consent before being set.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, including:
- Language and regional settings
- Cookie consent preferences
- Display preferences (font size, theme, etc.)
- Feature preferences
Preference cookies require your explicit consent before being set.
3. Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your browsing session | Session |
| ukgd_age_gate | Strictly Necessary | Stores age verification consent | 12 months |
| ukgd_cookie_prefs | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 26 months |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| ukgd_lang | Preferences | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
| ukgd_theme | Preferences | Stores your theme preference | 12 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about your browsing behaviour. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Google Analytics cookies are:
- _ga, _gid, and _gat_gtag_UA_* (analytics tracking)
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
- Using the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- Using our cookie consent tool to disable analytics cookies
For more information about Google Analytics, visit: www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html
5. How to Manage Your Cookies
Using Our Cookie Consent Tool
The easiest way to manage cookies is using the cookie preferences interface on Oxfordchoicefolio. Click "Preferences" on the cookie banner at the bottom of any page to:
- Select which types of cookies you want to accept
- Save your preferences
- Update your preferences at any time
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (not recommended as some sites may not function)
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
Do Not Track
If your browser has a "Do Not Track" feature enabled, we respect this setting. However, not all websites honour this request.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Our cookie durations are detailed in the table above. Most preference and analytics cookies expire within 12-26 months of your last interaction with the site.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party analytics providers (such as Google) may transfer your data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions under GDPR. You can find more information about Google's data transfer mechanisms at their privacy pages.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and PECR regulations, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- Right to Consent: You must give explicit consent for non-essential cookies before they are set
- Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw consent at any time using our preferences tool
- Right to Information: You have the right to know what cookies are being set and why
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of stored cookies at any time
9. Changes to Our Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in cookie technology, regulatory requirements, or our cookie practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Cookie Preferences Management
Below is an interactive section where you can manage your cookie preferences:
Your Cookie Preferences
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookies Policy or wish to make a complaint, please contact: contact@oxfordchoicefolio.co.uk
Last updated: June 2026