Cookies Policy

At Starup.uk, we use cookies to give you a better experience on our website, improve performance, and customise the content you see. In line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it’s important we explain how we use cookies and give you the option to manage your preferences.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. These cookies allow us to remember your activities and preferences (like language or login information) over a period, improving your browsing experience.

Types of cookies we use

At Starup.uk, we use different types of cookies, which fall into the following categories:

1. Strictly necessary cookies 

   These cookies are essential for the website to work properly and cannot be turned off in our systems. They’re usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

2. Performance cookies 

   These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are most visited or if there are any error messages. The information collected is anonymous and used only to improve the performance of the website.

3. Functional cookies 

   These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we’ve added to our site. If you don’t allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4. Advertising and personalisation cookies 

   These cookies may be set by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Consent

According to UK regulations based on GDPR, we ask for your consent before storing cookies on your device unless the cookies are strictly necessary for the site to work. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or using our website’s cookie management tool.

Exceptions to consent

The UK is working on new legislation, the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, which could allow the collection of certain data through cookies without explicit consent. This would apply when the data is used solely to improve the site’s performance. If this law comes into effect, we will update our cookie policy to reflect these changes and explain how it affects your rights.

How to control cookies

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but if you do, some parts of the site may not work properly. Below are ways to manage cookies in popular browsers:

– Google Chrome

– Mozilla Firefox

– Microsoft Edge

– Safari

For more information on managing or deleting cookies, please refer to your browser’s help section.

Changes to the Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time in response to regulatory changes or technological updates. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top.

Contact

If you have any questions about this cookie policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via email at: info@starup.uk

This policy reflects the current legal situation in the UK and will be updated as future legislative changes occur.