Cookie Policy

Purpose

This policy explains how Towerblock Radio CIC uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, ensuring transparency and compliance with UK data protection law.

Scope

This policy applies to the Towerblock Radio website (towerblock.radio) and any digital platforms operated by Towerblock Radio CIC.

Definitions

• Cookie means a small text file placed on a user's device by a website.
• Essential cookie means a cookie necessary for the website to function.
• Non-essential cookie means a cookie used for analytics, marketing or personalisation.

Responsibilities

The board approves the cookie policy. The web team manages cookie implementation. The Data Protection Contact ensures compliance.

Policy Statement

Towerblock Radio CIC uses cookies transparently and gives users control over non-essential cookies, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and UK GDPR.

Detailed Procedures

Types of cookies used

Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function, including session management, security and load balancing. They cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the website, allowing us to improve performance and user experience. These are non-essential and require consent.

Functional cookies: These remember user preferences, such as volume settings or language. These are non-essential and require consent.

Marketing cookies: These may be used to deliver relevant advertising. These are non-essential and require consent. Towerblock Radio CIC does not currently use marketing cookies.

Cookie consent

• Users are presented with a cookie consent banner on first visit.
• Users can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage preferences.
• Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time.
• Users are not denied access to the website for refusing non-essential cookies.

Cookie management

• Users can change cookie preferences at any time through the website settings.
• Information about each cookie, including its purpose, duration and provider, is available.

Cookie review

• Cookies are reviewed annually to ensure they are still necessary.
• Unnecessary cookies are removed.
• Third-party cookies are assessed for data protection compliance.

Analytics

• Analytics tools used by Towerblock Radio CIC are configured to respect cookie consent.
• IP addresses are anonymised where possible.
• Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.

Reporting Process

Concerns about cookie use should be directed to privacy@towerblock.radio.

Compliance Requirements

• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Monitoring

The web team reviews cookie usage annually.

Review Cycle

This policy shall be reviewed annually.

Version Number

Version 1.0

Approval Section

Approved by: Towerblock Radio CIC Board Date: July 2026 Next review: July 2027

Related Policies

• Privacy Policy
• Information Security Policy

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