Cookie Policy

Version 1.0 | February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.

For questions, contact: james@giftaidboost.com

1. What Are Cookies

  • Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website
  • We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage, which store data in your browser
  • These technologies help us keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how the platform is used

2. Cookies We Use

Name Type Purpose Duration Can disable?
cookie_preferences localStorage Stores your cookie consent choices Persistent No (essential)
Session token sessionStorage Keeps you logged in during your session Browser session No (essential)
gab_session_id Cookie Anonymous analytics session identifier Browser session Yes (analytics)

3. Cookie Categories

Category Default What it covers Can disable?
Essential Always on Session token (login), cookie consent preference storage No — required for the service to function
Analytics Off Anonymous usage analytics (page views, feature usage) to help us improve the service Yes — opt-in only
Marketing Off Currently unused. Reserved for future use (e.g. email tracking pixels, attribution) Yes — opt-in only

Non-essential cookies are off by default and only activated if you explicitly opt in. This is in line with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

4. Managing Your Preferences

  • When you first visit Gift Aid Boost, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the screen
  • You can choose to Accept All, Reject All, or Manage Preferences to select individual categories
  • You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Preferences” in the website footer
  • You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
    • Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
    • Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using Gift Aid Boost
    • Clearing your browser data will reset your cookie preferences

5. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how existing ones work
  • The version number and date at the top of this page will be updated
  • If we add new non-essential cookie categories, we will ask for your consent before activating them

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