This policy explains how Katanaspin uses cookies and similar technologies on wwct.org.uk. We set out what gets stored, for how long, and how you can control it without breaking the site.
Cookies in plain terms
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It helps the site recognise you on return visits and remember preferences you have set. Some cookies last only for your current session and expire when you close the browser; others persist for weeks or months.
Cookies do not give us access to your device or any personal files. They contain only the information the site itself has written to them – typically an identifier, a timestamp, and settings you have chosen.
What is stored and for how long
We use cookies for three purposes, each with a different retention period.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, security, load balancing | Session or up to 30 days |
| Analytics | Traffic measurement, page performance | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing | Advertising attribution, retargeting | Up to 12 months |
Necessary cookies keep the site working – they handle your language choice, maintain your session, and prevent cross-site request forgery. You cannot disable these without losing core functionality.
Analytics cookies measure how visitors use the site – which pages are read, how long sessions last, where traffic originates. We use this data to improve layout and content. These cookies require your consent and are set only after you accept them in the banner.
Marketing and advertising cookies track you across sites to show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. These also require consent and are not set if you decline.
Embedded third parties
Some pages embed content from external providers – YouTube videos, Twitter feeds, payment widgets. When you load such a page, those providers may set their own cookies under their own policies. We do not control what they store or how long they keep it.
The third-party services present on this site include analytics platforms, advertising networks, and payment processors. Each operates under its own privacy policy, and their cookies are placed directly by them rather than by us.
Declining without breaking the site
You can manage cookies in two ways: through the consent banner that appears on your first visit, or through your browser settings.
The consent banner lets you accept all cookies, decline optional ones, or choose categories individually. If you decline analytics and marketing cookies, only the necessary ones are set. The site continues to work normally – you lose only the personalised ad experience and our ability to measure aggregate traffic patterns.
Browser settings give you finer control. Every modern browser lets you block third-party cookies, delete existing ones, or refuse cookies altogether. The trade-off is that blocking all cookies will break session handling and force you to re-enter preferences on every visit.
How to control cookies in your browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Each browser also offers an incognito or private mode that deletes all cookies when you close the window. That mode blocks persistent tracking but treats every session as a first visit.
Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or the third parties we work with. When we make material changes, we update the revision date below and, where appropriate, notify you through a banner or email.
Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you disagree with a change, your remedy is to stop using the site and delete any cookies already set.
Contact
Questions about how we use cookies should be sent to [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
Last updated: 6 January 2026
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