Cookies Policy
At Stomach Cancer UK (SCUK), we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website works correctly, understand how people use it, and help us improve it.
For details about how we protect your personal information, see our Privacy Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (for example, page navigation or font size) and can collect information about how visitors use the site.
We may also use similar technologies, such as:
- Pixels or tags – small pieces of code that help us measure visitor activity.
- Device identifiers – unique codes linked to your device or browser.
- Local storage – information stored in your browser, such as chatbot settings.
- Tracking URLs – links that help us understand how you arrived at our site.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we may store cookies on your device only if they are strictly necessary for our site to operate. All other cookies require your consent.
Who sets the cookies?
- First-party cookies are placed directly by SCUK.
- Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as events or newsletter apps, when you interact with their tools or embedded content on our site.
How long do cookies last?
- Session cookies last only as long as your browser is open and are deleted when you close it.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
A detailed list of cookies, including their duration, will be added once the live site has been scanned for accuracy.
What information do cookies collect?
Cookies can collect information such as:
- The type of device and browser you use
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Whether you opened or clicked links in our emails
- Your language, text-size, or display preferences
Most data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Some third-party marketing cookies (e.g., from Google or Facebook) may link usage data to personal profiles if you are logged in to those platforms.
Types of cookies we use
We group cookies into four categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the site to function, such as enabling donations or secure forms. These do not require consent.
- Analytics or performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve structure and content.
- Functionality cookies – remember your choices, such as language or text size.
- Marketing or third-party cookies – used by services like YouTube or Facebook to measure engagement or show relevant content.
A detailed list of individual cookies will be added once the website scan is complete.
Embedded content and external links
Some pages include embedded content from other platforms (for example, YouTube videos or social media feeds). These external providers may set their own cookies, which we cannot control. Please refer to their cookie or privacy policies for details.
Your consent and choices
When you first visit our site, you’ll see a banner giving you the choice to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage settings (choose which types to allow)
Non-essential cookies are set only after you consent. You can change or withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie settings link in the website footer.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies using your browser settings. Guidance is available from the ICO website. Blocking all cookies may affect how parts of our site work.
Updates to this policy
We review our cookie use and this policy regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance. Any updates will appear here, with the revision date shown above.
Contact us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch with us at: [email protected]
Policy last reviewed: 30th November 2025. Next review: 30th November 2026