Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

SciEngage uses a limited number of cookies, categorised as follows:

Cookie NameCategoryPurposeDuration
session_tokenStrictly NecessaryMaintains your authenticated session when logged in to the admin area.Session
sciengage_cookie_consentStrictly NecessaryStores your cookie consent preferences so the banner is not shown repeatedly.12 months
umami.*AnalyticsPrivacy-respecting analytics to understand site usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected.Session

3. Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not track individuals or use personal data. All data is anonymised and aggregated. These cookies are only set with your consent.

Marketing Cookies

SciEngage does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought before any marketing cookies are set.

4. Managing Your Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner on our site. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on our site. Some embedded content (such as LinkedIn sharing buttons) may set their own cookies when you interact with them. These are governed by the respective third party's cookie policy.

6. Your Rights

Under UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Choose which non-essential cookies to accept or reject.
  • Change your cookie preferences at any time.
  • Request information about the cookies we use and how your data is processed.

7. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].