Cookie Policy — Black Business Consortium West Yorkshire

Last updated: 03/11/2025

1. Introduction
The Black Business Consortium West Yorkshire (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to ensure it functions properly, to improve user experience, and to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage them.

2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and actions, making future visits more efficient and personalised.

3. Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website (e.g., to allow secure logins, membership form submissions, or navigation).
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., via Google Analytics) so we can improve content and usability.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or display settings.
• Marketing/Third-Party Cookies: Used by services like YouTube or social media platforms if you engage with embedded content or sharing buttons.

4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
• Google Analytics (to analyse site performance and visitor patterns)
• Mailchimp or similar (for newsletter and membership sign-ups) Each provider has its own privacy policy that governs its use of your data.

5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how our website functions.
For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org