Legal

COOKIES POLICY

How Reform UK uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and digital platforms.

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Reform UK Party Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and digital platforms.

This policy applies to:

  • The main Reform UK website(s); and
  • Where stated, associated digital platforms including Reform Pro.

We use cookies to ensure our services function correctly, to improve user experience, and (where permitted) to analyse usage and engagement.

We comply with the following legal and regulatory frameworks:

  • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 ("PECR"), Regulation 6
  • UK GDPR, including Articles 4, 7, 21 and 25
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Data Use and Access Act 2025 (transparency and accountability duties)
  • ICO Guidance on Cookies and Similar Technologies

Except where cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our services, cookies will only be placed with your prior, informed, opt-in consent.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to:

  • Recognise your device
  • Remember preferences
  • Enable secure functionality
  • Collect analytical information

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
  • Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our services. They include cookies used for:

  • Website security and fraud prevention
  • User authentication and session management
  • Secure access to member or staff areas
  • Payment processing and form submission protection

These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR Regulation 6.

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites, such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Error reporting and performance metrics

Analytics cookies are only set where you have given consent.

Functionality Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language preferences
  • Region or login preferences

They improve usability but are not essential.

Targeting / Engagement Cookies (Consent Required)

Where used, these cookies help measure engagement with content and communications. We do not use cookies for intrusive commercial advertising or third-party ad networks.

4. Cookie Table

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry Category
_ga Google Analytics Website usage analytics 24 months Non-essential
intercom-id-* Intercom Visitor identification & support 9 months Non-essential
csrftoken Security Prevent cross-site request forgery Session Essential

This table will be updated as cookies are added, removed, or changed.

5. Cookie Consent & Management

When you first visit our website(s), you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

  • Updating your cookie settings; or
  • Clearing cookies via your browser settings

Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

6. Reform Pro – Specific Note

Where cookies are used within Reform Pro, they are deployed primarily for:

  • Secure authentication and access control
  • Platform functionality and service integrity
  • Limited analytics to ensure platform stability and performance

Reform Pro cookies are:

  • Configured in line with this Cookies Policy; and
  • Aligned with the Reform Pro Privacy Notice and relevant DPIA documentation.

Where Reform Pro introduces additional or materially different cookies, this policy and the cookie table will be updated accordingly.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

[email protected]