Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on eMembership

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security authentication cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Load balancing cookies

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page view tracking
  • User behavior analysis
  • Performance monitoring

What we track:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Navigation patterns
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)

Duration: Up to 24 months

3. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Examples:

  • Advertising platform cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Social media integration cookies
  • Campaign tracking cookies

Duration: Up to 12 months

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like form submissions and security
  • Performance Improvement: To analyze website usage and identify areas for improvement
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and which pages are most popular
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns

Cookies We Set

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Essential Stores your cookie preferences 12 months
session_id Essential Maintains your session state Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 months
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Analytics Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

1. Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Cookie Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow
  • Decline: Only essential cookies will be used

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Manage Cookie Preferences

2. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Delete all existing cookies

Browser Help Pages:

3. Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can use:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • Forms may not work correctly
  • You may need to re-enter information on each visit
  • We won't be able to personalize your experience

Essential cookies will always be used to ensure the website functions properly and securely.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
  • Social Media Platforms: If you share content or interact with social media buttons
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster loading of website resources

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the third parties' privacy policies for more information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Questions About Cookies?

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

Etellect Ltd (eMembership)

Email: privacy@etellect.com

Phone: +44 (0)20 4577 0019

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