Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Reform UK constituency campaign websites use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies without affecting the functionality of the website.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your consent preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
3. Security Cookies
We use security features like reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam and abuse. These cookies help us verify that you are a real person and not an automated bot.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days | Essential |
| constituency-slug | Remembers your selected constituency (for development/testing) | 30 days | Functional |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA spam protection | 179 days | Security |
Cookie Consent and Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Your preference will be stored for 365 days.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site to see the consent banner again
- Using your browser settings to manage or delete cookies
- Contacting us to request that we delete your stored preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam and abuse. This service may set cookies on your device. Google's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policy, which you can review at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
How to Control Cookies via Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Only accept first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Notify you when cookies are set
To find out more about cookies and how to manage or delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Specifically:
- You will see the cookie consent banner on every visit
- Form submissions may not work without reCAPTCHA cookies
- Your constituency selection may not be remembered
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our Contact page.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 18 March 2026