Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences and recognise you on subsequent visits.
How We Use Cookies
reef-deer uses cookies for several purposes, including:
- Ensuring the website functions properly
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how you use our website
- Improving our website and services
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Cookies on Our Website
The following cookies may be used on our website:
Cookie Consent
- Name: cookieConsent
- Purpose: Remembers your cookie consent preference
- Duration: Persistent (stored in localStorage)
- Type: Essential
Session Management
- Name: selectedService
- Purpose: Temporarily stores your selected programme during form submission
- Duration: Session (stored in sessionStorage)
- Type: Essential
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies and we have no access to or control over these cookies. Third-party services we may use include:
- Analytics providers to understand website usage
- Content delivery networks to serve website assets
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our website
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website, so blocking these may prevent you from using certain features.
Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage and session storage technologies to store data in your browser. These work similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. Local storage persists until cleared, while session storage is cleared when you close your browser.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can control tracking through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
reef-deer
42 Queensway Business Centre
Birmingham B3 2HJ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit the Information Commissioner's Office website at ico.org.uk.