Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner about how people use the site.
Why TIPSY Uses Cookies
TIPSY uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our website, to improve your browsing experience, and to support our marketing activity. Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly, while others are optional and are only set with your consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functions of our website. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preference. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools use cookies to collect information about how you use tipsy.org.uk, such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, and how you arrived here. This information is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us improve the website and understand what content is most useful.
Analytics cookies are only set if you choose to accept them. They are not loaded until you actively consent.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used in the future to support promotional activity and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These cookies are optional and will only be set with your consent.
How You Can Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page.
If you reject non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will remain active. No analytics or marketing cookies will be loaded.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on some websites.
Your Consent
In accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we do not load any non-essential cookies until you have actively given your consent. We do not use pre-ticked boxes, and we do not treat continued browsing as consent.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how TIPSY uses cookies, or if you would like to contact us about your privacy, please email us at info@tipsy.org.uk.
This policy was last updated on 10 July 2025.