Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
The NDPA Compliance Assessment Tool uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Tool and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
3. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies: Enable all cookies including analytics
- Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
- Manage preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the website, or by using your browser settings.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept all cookies
- Be notified when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
For more information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third-party service providers are responsible for the cookies they set on our site. For more information about these cookies, please refer to the relevant third party's website.
We currently use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics.Google Privacy Policy
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
[Organisation Name]
[Address]
[Email Address]
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.