Insight Community – Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the organisation uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit and use the Insight Community website.
Cookies help the community operate securely, remember your preferences and improve your experience. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
For more information about how we use your personal information, please see the organisation's Privacy Notice.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
In this policy, the term "cookies" also includes similar technologies that store or access information on your device, such as:
local storage;
pixels;
scripts; and
other technologies used to provide website functionality or measure website performance.
First-party and third-party cookies
The Insight Community uses both first-party and third-party cookies.
First-party cookies are set by the organisation or its research platform provider to enable the website to function correctly.
Third-party cookies may be set by carefully selected service providers that help operate the platform or measure website performance. Where these cookies are used, they are subject to the third party's own privacy and cookie policies.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
keep you securely signed in to your account;
remember your preferences and settings;
save your progress while completing surveys;
prevent duplicate participation where appropriate;
maintain the security and integrity of the platform;
understand how the community is used so we can improve it; and
diagnose and resolve technical issues.
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Insight Community. They enable core functions such as logging in, maintaining secure sessions, saving survey progress and ensuring the platform functions correctly.
Because these cookies are necessary for the service to operate, they cannot normally be disabled through the cookie preferences on the website.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Insight Community by collecting anonymous or aggregated information about website usage. This helps us improve the performance and usability of the platform.
Where required by law, these cookies will only be used with your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, allowing us to provide a more personalised experience when you return to the community.
Where required by law, these cookies will only be used with your consent.
How long cookies last
Cookies may be either:
Session cookies
These exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it.
Persistent cookies
These remain on your device for a limited period after your browsing session has ended so that your preferences or login status can be remembered for future visits. Persistent cookies are retained only for as long as necessary and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Managing your cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Most browsers allow you to:
view the cookies stored on your device;
delete existing cookies;
block all cookies; or
block cookies from specific websites.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Insight Community and prevent some features from working correctly.
Where applicable, you can also manage your cookie preferences using the cookie settings available on the website.
More information
If you would like to learn more about cookies, you may find the following resources helpful:
All About Cookies
Your Online Choices
Your national data protection authority
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used within the Insight Community, please contact the organisation using the contact details provided on the community website or in the Privacy Notice.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or the operation of the Insight Community.
The latest version will always be available on the community website.
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