This Cookie Policy explains how Plus Group uses cookies and similar technologies across its websites, platforms, and online services.
It applies to all Plus Group digital properties, including but not limited to:
References in this Cookie Policy to “Plus Group”, “we”, “us”, or “our” include all Plus Group entities and services unless stated otherwise.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more generally and the rights available to individuals under UK data protection law.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website or use an online service. Cookies are widely used to make websites and online services work efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners and operators.
Cookies can be:
Cookies may be set by Plus Group (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services are used on our websites or platforms (third-party cookies).
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you, but some cookies may collect information that can be linked to you, such as IP address or device information. Where this information constitutes personal data, it is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Plus Group uses cookies and similar technologies for a range of purposes across its websites, platforms, and online services. The types of cookies we use may vary depending on the service or website being accessed, but generally fall into the categories set out below.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for our websites and online services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, accessibility, and session management. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tools.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our websites and platforms, including which pages are visited, how users navigate between pages, and how services are used. This information is used to monitor performance and improve functionality and user experience.
Functionality and preference cookies
These cookies allow our websites and platforms to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or display settings, to provide enhanced and more personalised functionality.
Marketing and communications cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant communications, measure the effectiveness of marketing activity, and understand engagement with our content. Marketing cookies are used only where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only after you have provided your consent through our cookie consent mechanism.
Some cookies used on Plus Group websites, platforms, and online services are set by third parties. These third parties may provide services such as analytics, performance monitoring, communications, or marketing support.
Third-party cookies may collect information about your device, browser, or how you interact with our websites and services. This information is used to help us:
We do not control the setting of third-party cookies directly. Their use is governed by the relevant third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.
Where required by law, third-party cookies are used only with your consent, which can be managed through our cookie consent mechanism.
Plus Group uses cookies and similar technologies across its websites, platforms, and online services for the following purposes:
Cookies are used in a proportionate way and only for legitimate purposes. Where required by law, non-essential cookies are deployed only after you have provided your consent through our cookie consent tools.
You can control and manage your cookie preferences in several ways.
When you first visit a Plus Group website or platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on our websites or platforms.
You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect the functionality and performance of our websites and online services.
Cookies used on Plus Group websites, platforms, and online services are retained for different periods depending on their purpose.
The retention period for cookies varies depending on the type of cookie and its function, such as security, analytics, functionality, or marketing. Details of specific cookie lifespans are provided through our cookie consent tool.
Cookies are not retained for longer than necessary for their intended purpose.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used across Plus Group services.
Where we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will publish the updated version on our website and, where required by law, provide additional notice.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Plus Group uses cookies, you can contact us at:
Plus Group
Chandler House, 7 Ferry Road Office Park, Riverside, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YH
Email: hello@plusgroup.org