This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones ukworkrights.co.uk uses, and how you can manage them. We aim to be transparent about our use of cookies and comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Can Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function. Enables basic security and session management. | ukworkrights.co.uk | Session | No — required |
| Analytics | Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is anonymised. | Up to 2 years | Yes | |
| Advertising | Google AdSense — used to show relevant advertisements. Google may use your browsing history to personalise ads. | Up to 2 years | Yes | |
| Payment | Stripe — used when you purchase a full report. Required for secure payment processing. | Stripe | Session | No — required for purchases |
3. Google Analytics in Detail
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use ukworkrights.co.uk. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How visitors arrived at the site (search engine, social media, direct)
- General geographic location (country and region — not precise location)
- Device type and browser used
We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored. We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Google AdSense in Detail
We display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show you advertisements based on your previous visits to this and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
Opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements — it means the ads shown will not be tailored to your interests.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner — when you first visit the site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies using our consent banner
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Third party opt-outs — use the links above to opt out of Google Analytics and AdSense specifically
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit.
6. Browser Cookie Settings
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation or our practices. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: privacy@ukworkrights.co.uk