Cookies Policy

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Introduction

UK Tier Sponsors List ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website uktiersponsorslist.co.uk (the "Website") in compliance with UK GDPR and EU GDPR requirements.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on the Website, your choices regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Under GDPR, we require your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Essential cookies that are necessary for the Website to function do not require consent, but you can still block them in your browser settings.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of text sent to your web browser by a website you visit. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the Website or a third-party to recognize you and make your next visit easier and the Website more useful to you.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features, such as:

  • Authentication cookies - To keep you logged in to your account
  • Security cookies - To prevent fraud and protect against malicious activity
  • Cookie consent preferences - To remember your cookie choices
  • Load balancing - To distribute website traffic

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) - These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and provide security.

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but this will prevent you from using certain features of the Website, such as logging into your account.

Performance Cookies (Analytics)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand:

  • Which pages are most and least popular
  • How visitors navigate around the Website
  • Website performance and loading times
  • Error messages and technical issues

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) - These cookies require your consent before being set. The information collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to monitor Website performance or improve user experience based on usage data.

Functionality Cookies (Preferences)

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember your preferences and choices, such as:

  • Language preferences
  • Display preferences (theme, font size, etc.)
  • Search filters and saved preferences
  • Video player preferences

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) - These cookies require your consent. They are set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

If you do not allow these cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.

Targeting / Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising or marketing partners. They are used to:

  • Build a profile of your interests and browsing behaviour
  • Deliver relevant advertisements on other websites
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) - These cookies require your explicit consent. They do not store directly personal information but may uniquely identify your browser and device.

Note: We do not currently use targeting/marketing cookies on our Website. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and so on.

The third-party services we use that may set cookies include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our visitors use the Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about the number of visitors to the Website, where they come from, and the pages they visit. This information is aggregated and anonymous.

Google Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for security and optimization of our Website. Cloudflare may set cookies to help identify and mitigate security risks.

Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

If you'd like to delete cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some of our pages might not display properly.

How to Manage Cookies in Different Web Browsers

Cookie Consent and GDPR Compliance

Consent Requirements

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we are required to obtain your informed consent before setting non-essential cookies. Our cookie consent mechanism:

  • Provides clear information about the types of cookies we use
  • Allows you to give granular consent for different cookie categories
  • Requires active consent (opt-in) rather than passive acceptance
  • Allows you to withdraw consent at any time
  • Remembers your preferences for future visits

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by:

  • Adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner
  • Deleting cookies using your browser settings
  • Contacting us to request cookie removal

Important: Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting Website functionality.

Cookie Retention

We only retain cookies for as long as necessary to fulfil their purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies have specific expiration dates. You can check the expiration dates of cookies in your browser's cookie settings.

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Be informed - Know what cookies we use and why (this policy provides this information)
  • Give or withdraw consent - Control which non-essential cookies are set
  • Access your data - Request information about what data cookies have collected about you
  • Delete cookies - Remove cookies from your device at any time
  • Object to processing - Refuse certain types of cookie processing

For more information about your data protection rights, please see our GDPR Compliance Statement.

More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: info@uktiersponsorslist.co.uk

Or through our Contact Form

For more information about cookies, please visit AllAboutCookies.org

For information about your data protection rights under GDPR, please see our GDPR Compliance Statement and Privacy Policy.