This Cookie Policy explains what cookies britainneedsus.co.uk uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. We use essential cookies to make the site work, and with your explicit consent, analytics and demographic cookies. We do not use advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking cookies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and consent choices. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us understand how visitors use the site.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bnu_session | Maintains your logged-in session | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| bnu_cookies | Stores your cookie consent choice (essential / analytics / all) | 12 months |
| bnu_cookies_date | Records the date you gave or updated cookie consent | 12 months |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Cross-site request forgery protection token | Session |
| bnu_token | Authentication token for subscriber access | Session |
| bnu_tier | Cached subscription tier for content access | Session |
| stripe_sid | Stripe session identifier for payment security | Session |
| stripe_mid | Stripe machine identifier for fraud prevention | 1 year |
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are only set after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner. All data is anonymised — we enable IP anonymisation and do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (GA4) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state (GA4, where * is the measurement ID) | 2 years |
Analytics data is used only to improve the website and campaign. It is never used for advertising or shared with third-party advertisers.
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
If you choose to share voluntary demographic information (age band and region) for our anonymised supporter charts, we set a consent cookie to record your choice.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bnu_demo_consent | Records whether you have opted in to sharing demographic data for anonymised charts | 12 months |
This cookie is only set when you explicitly opt in. Demographic data itself is stored server-side in anonymised, aggregated form. You can withdraw consent at any time via your account settings.
When you make a payment, Stripe (our payment processor) may set the following cookies for fraud prevention and payment security:
| Cookie | Purpose | Set By | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| machine_identifier | Device fingerprint for fraud detection | Stripe | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Session identifier for payment flow | Stripe | 30 minutes |
| __stripe_mid | Machine identifier for fraud prevention | Stripe | 1 year |
These cookies are set directly by Stripe and are necessary for secure payment processing. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. For more information, see Stripe's Cookie Policy.
When you first visit britainneedsus.co.uk, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options:
Your cookie preferences are stored for 12 months. After 12 months, we will ask you again to confirm your choices.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. The consent banner will reappear.
You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site, or by contacting us at matt@britainneedsus.co.uk.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies at any time. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly.
To manage cookies in your browser:
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new technologies or change how we use cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top will be updated when changes are made. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.
For questions about our cookie use:
| matt@britainneedsus.co.uk | |
| Website | britainneedsus.co.uk |
| ICO Reg. | C1887560 |
For full details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.