Cookie Policy

Last Updated: o1/05/2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the Seven Core Principles website ("the Website"), operated by Stephen Mills, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit and interact with the Website.

Cookies help improve user experience, analyse website performance, maintain security, and support certain website functions.

By using this Website, you may be asked to consent to the use of cookies in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences, settings, and browsing activity.

Cookies may be set by the Website itself (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the Website (third-party cookies).

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the Website.

Examples include:

• Website security functions

• Cookie consent preferences

• Session management

• Load balancing and performance functions

These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie banner because they are necessary for the Website to function properly.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website so that we can improve content, navigation, and user experience.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics

• Website traffic analysis tools

• Visitor behaviour reporting

• Performance monitoring tools

Analytics cookies collect information anonymously wherever possible.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices made by users and improve the functionality of the Website.

Examples may include:

• Language preferences

• User settings

• Form completion assistance

• Personalised website features

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

If used, these cookies help measure marketing effectiveness and may be used by third-party advertising providers.

Examples may include:

• Advertising conversion tracking

• Remarketing services

• Social media integrations

Marketing cookies will only be used where consent has been provided.

What Personal Data Do Cookies Process?

Depending on the cookies enabled, the following information may be processed:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Operating system

• Approximate geographic location

• Referring website

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Click behaviour

• Website preferences

• Cookie consent choices

The Website does not use cookies to intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

Where Is Personal Data Processed?

Personal data collected through cookies may be processed in:

• The United Kingdom

• The European Economic Area (EEA)

• The United States

• Other jurisdictions where our service providers operate

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

These safeguards may include:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Adequacy Decisions

• Contractual and technical security measures

What Are the Purposes of These Cookies?

Cookies are used to:

• Ensure website functionality

• Improve website performance

• Analyse visitor behaviour

• Enhance user experience

• Remember user preferences

• Measure content effectiveness

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations regarding consent management

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies.

How Long Do Cookies Remain Active?

Cookie duration varies depending on the cookie type.

Session Cookies

Session cookies remain active only while you are browsing the Website and are automatically deleted when your browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

Typical retention periods range from:

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 90 days

• 12 months

• Up to 24 months for certain analytics cookies

Specific retention periods may vary depending on the service provider.

How Can Users Opt-In or Opt-Out?

When you first visit the Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies will only be activated after consent has been provided where legally required.

You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow users to:

• Block cookies

• Delete stored cookies

• Restrict third-party cookies

• Receive notifications when cookies are set

What If I Change My Mind After Giving Consent?

You may withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time.

You can do this by:

• Using the Website's cookie settings or consent management tool (if available)

• Clearing cookies from your browser

• Updating browser privacy settings

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.

Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services that set their own cookies.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics

• Google Search Console

• Cloudflare

• YouTube

• Social media platforms

• Email marketing providers

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, and users are encouraged to review them directly.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or Website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page along with the revised update date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Stephen Mills

Via the contact form available on this Website.