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Cookie Policy

Beyond Racism Website Cookie Policy

1. Introduction and Who We Are

This policy explains how the Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG), as the operator of the “Beyond Racism” website, uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

  • Organisation: BIRMINGHAM RACE IMPACT GROUP (Charity Number: 1203456)

  • Website: Beyond Racism ([Insert Full Website URL here])

  • Contact: info@wearebrig.co.uk

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (BRIG) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

3. Our Use of Cookies and Legal Compliance (Consent)

In line with UK GDPR and the e-Privacy rules, we categorise our cookies:

Cookie CategoryPurposeUK GDPR Consent Requirement
Strictly NecessaryEssential for the website to function (e.g., WordPress session management, security).NO (Implied consent is acceptable, as the service cannot be provided without them).
Performance/AnalyticalMeasures how visitors use the website (e.g., Google Analytics).YES (Must be opt-in via a consent banner).
FunctionalityRemembers choices you make (e.g., theme colour, language, Elementor display settings).YES (Must be opt-in via a consent banner).
Targeting/MarketingUsed by third parties (e.g., social media or embedded video) to track your browsing habits.YES (Must be opt-in via a consent banner)

We will not place any non-essential cookies on your device unless you have provided explicit, informed consent via our cookie consent banner.

4. Cookies Used

In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Comments

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

NameDescriptionDuration
comment_authorUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_emailUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_urlUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session

5. The Specific Cookies We Use

Based on our use of WordPress, Elementor, and common analytical tools, here is a breakdown of the types of cookies you may encounter:

5.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our Website, enable you to navigate the site, and use core functions.

  • Source: WordPress, Elementor.

  • Purpose Examples: User session tracking, security checks, basic loading and display of Elementor templates.

  • Data Stored: Anonymous session ID, basic settings.

  • Retention: Session (deleted when you close the browser) or Short-term.

5.2. Analytical and Performance Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, for instance, which pages you visit most often, and if you get error messages from web pages. This helps us monitor and improve the performance of the Website and better understand how to structure our anti-racism content.

  • Source: Google Analytics (likely), internal WordPress stats.

  • Purpose Examples: Counting visitors, identifying traffic sources, tracking campaign effectiveness (e.g., monitoring downloads of position papers).

  • Data Stored: Anonymised IP address, page visits, time spent on site.

  • Retention: Varies (typically 1 day to 2 years, often anonymised after a short period).

5.3. Functionality Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as the colour scheme preference related to the custom CSS or Elementor settings) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

  • Source: Elementor, custom WordPress plugins.

  • Purpose Examples: Remembering login details (if user accounts are created), remembering regional settings, enabling the custom Elementor slider functionality.

  • Data Stored: User preferences, configuration settings.

  • Retention: Medium-term (up to 1 year).

5.4. Targeting and Social Media Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies are often set by third-party services that we use on the Website. This is particularly relevant if we embed social media feeds (e.g., X/Twitter, YouTube videos) or campaign tools.

  • Source: YouTube, X/Twitter, Facebook, Donation Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

  • Purpose Examples: Allowing embedded videos to play, enabling ‘share’ buttons, processing secure donations.

  • Data Stored: User ID for third-party service, browsing history across sites (if applicable).

  • Note on Donations: When you make a donation, the payment processor will set its own necessary and security cookies. BRIG does not control these cookies; they are governed by the payment processor’s own policies.

6. How You Can Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

6.1. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a clear consent banner. This allows you to:

  • Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies.

  • Decline All: Only allow strictly necessary cookies.

  • Customise Settings: Select which specific categories (Analytics, Functionality, Targeting) you consent to.

You can typically revisit your consent preferences at any time via a link in the Website footer (e.g., “Cookie Settings”).

6.2. Browser Controls

You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies via your browser, you may still use our Website, but your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted. The procedure for managing cookies varies depending on the browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.

  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services.

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy.

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

8. Further Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@wearebrig.co.uk.