1. What this policy covers
This policy explains storage and access technologies used in connection with the Below the Wake website. UK rules require clear information about these technologies and, where an exception does not apply, a valid choice before they are used.
2. Strictly necessary technologies
Necessary storage supports core functions such as remembering a cookie preference and maintaining basic security or continuity of the service. These functions are used only where they are required to provide the website or a feature requested by the user.
3. Analytics category
Analytics technologies, if introduced, would be used to understand aggregate use of the website and improve editorial and technical performance. They are not activated through the site’s preference mechanism unless the user has made the required choice. Information about any provider, purpose and duration would be reflected in this policy.
4. Marketing category
Marketing or behavioural tracking technologies, if introduced, would require the appropriate consent before activation. They are not treated as necessary merely because the website contains advertising disclosure or promotional material.
5. Your choices
The cookie banner provides a choice between necessary-only use and optional categories. You can also use browser controls to remove stored information or block technologies. Withdrawing a previous optional choice does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
6. Duration
Preference storage is retained only for an appropriate period so the website can remember the user’s choice. If other categories are introduced, their retention periods will be disclosed according to their purpose rather than kept indefinitely.
7. Third parties
Where third-party services use storage or access technologies through the website, the relevant provider, purpose and duration will be disclosed where required. Optional third-party tracking is not enabled before the appropriate user choice.
8. Updates
This policy may change when the technologies used by the website or the legal guidance applicable to them changes. The latest version date appears at the top of this page.