Effective Date: 1 December 2025
SCP Sheffield (“SCP Sheffield,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies (“Cookies”). This Cookie Policy outlines how these technologies operate on our website and the choices available to you.
For more information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognise your device, remember your preferences, improve our website’s performance, and enhance your overall experience.
Cookies help with tasks such as:
- Remembering your settings and login details
- Understanding how you interact with our site
- Tailoring content to your preferences
- Analysing website performance and traffic
- Improving security and preventing fraudulent activity
2. Information Collected Through Cookies
The information collected may include:
- IP address
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and settings
- Language preferences
- Pages visited and links clicked
- Session length and navigation behaviour
- Referring websites
This information helps us analyse how our site is used and improve its functionality.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
SCP Sheffield uses the following categories of Cookies:
Essential Cookies
These Cookies are required for the site to operate correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without them, some parts of the website may not function.
Functional Cookies
These Cookies remember your preferences—such as language and location—to provide a more personalised experience.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use this data to improve usability, performance, and user experience.
We may use analytics tools such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Hotjar
Social Media & Third-Party Cookies
Some Cookies are placed by third-party platforms—such as social networks or embedded media providers. These Cookies enable features like sharing content or viewing embedded videos.
Third-party services may include:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Vimeo
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or modify your Cookie settings at any time using:
a) Our Cookie Preference Centre
Accessible through our site settings.
b) Your Web Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block Cookies
- Delete Cookies
- Receive alerts when Cookies are being used
Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific instructions.
c) Mobile Device Settings
You can manage Cookie and privacy preferences through your device’s security settings.
Please note that disabling certain Cookies may affect your user experience or limit functionality.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Last Updated: 1 December 2025
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use Cookies, please contact us:
Email: contact@scpsheffield.co.uk