Effective Date: 16 July 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Engage Business Media Ltd (“Engage Business Media,” “we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ebm.uk (“Website”). It describes the types of cookies we place, the purposes for which we use them, and the choices you have. This policy complements our [Privacy Policy].

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit. They enable the Website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • ensure the Website functions securely and as expected;

  • remember your preferences (e.g., language, cookie choices);

  • analyse how visitors use our pages so we can improve content and performance;

  • deliver relevant marketing and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

4. Categories of Cookies

Category     Purpose     Legal Basis Typical Lifespan 
Strictly Necessary Enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility Legitimate Interest  Session–1 year 
Functional     Remember settings and choices to enhance features Consent     Up to 1 year 
Performance / Analytics Collect aggregated statistics on site usage to improve performance   Consent     1 day–2 years 
Marketing / Advertising Track browsing to deliver personalised ads and limit ad frequency   Consent     Up to 13 months  
Third-Party Placed by external services integrated into our pages (e.g., YouTube embeds)   Consent     Varies    

*The precise cookies in use may change as we update the Website. A current list is maintained in our Cookie Preference Centre.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We integrate services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics – site analytics and performance reporting

Google Ads / DoubleClick – ad personalisation and measurement

YouTube – embedded video playback

These providers may process your data outside the UK/EEA under appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses). Please review their respective privacy policies for details.

6. Obtaining and Recording Your Consent

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner lets you:

•    Accept all cookies

•    Reject non-essential cookies

•    Customise cookie categories

We store your preferences (via a strictly necessary cookie) for 12 months, after which we will ask again. You can amend or withdraw consent at any time via the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer.

7. Managing Cookies

Website Preference Centre – change or withdraw consent instantly.
Browser Controls – block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Guidance for popular browsers is provided in the banner.
Industry Opt-Outs – opt out of interest-based advertising via www.youronlinechoices.eu.
Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Retention & Expiry

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies last for the periods shown in the table above but are reviewed at least annually to ensure they remain proportionate.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR you can request access, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing of personal data collected through cookies. Contact us (Section 11) to exercise these rights.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may amend this policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our business. Material changes will be signposted on the Website and the “Effective Date” will be updated. Where required, we will request renewed consent.

11. Contact Us

Engage Business Media Ltd
No.5 The Heights
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0NY

Email: enquiries@ebm.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1932 506 300

If you believe we have not addressed your concern satisfactorily, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.