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1 Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how FD Check Ltd may use cookies and similar technologies on fdcheck.ltd and fdcheck.app. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, device identifiers and software development kits (SDKs).
We currently set no cookies, analytics, tracking pixels or third-party tracking scripts on this marketing website. The tables below preserve the categories and information that must be reviewed and completed before any optional technology is activated.
[REVIEW: rebuilt section — confirm against latest source document]
| Version | [Cookie Policy version] |
|---|---|
| Effective date | [Cookie Policy effective date] |
2 Our approach to consent
We follow the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Strictly necessary technologies may be used without consent where they are required for a service you have requested, including login sessions, session security, CSRF protection, load balancing, remembering cookie choices, essential offline synchronisation and core functionality.
Non-essential technologies are used only with consent. Consent must be a clear affirmative action and is never inferred from continued browsing, silence, pre-ticked boxes or acceptance of policies.
Our consent mechanism must provide separate, granular choices; an Accept all option; an equally prominent Reject all option; customisation; clear provider and purpose information; and withdrawal at any time. We keep records of consent, including the choice, time, mechanism and relevant notice, for [Consent record retention period].
3 Cookie categories
3.1 Strictly necessary
These technologies support the service requested by the user and do not require consent when they meet the legal exemption.
| Technology | Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | [Session cookie name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Maintains a secure session. |
| Authentication cookie | [Authentication cookie name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Recognises an authenticated user. |
| CSRF/security token | [CSRF token name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Protects forms and requests from forgery. |
| Load-balancing cookie | [Load-balancing cookie name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Routes requests consistently and securely. |
| Cookie consent preference | fdcheck-cookie-preferences | FD Check Ltd | Local storage: [Duration] | Remembers the choices made in the preference centre. |
| Offline sync state key | [Offline sync key] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Supports essential synchronisation where offline functionality is enabled. |
3.2 Functional
Functional technologies remember optional settings and are used only after the relevant choice is made.
| Technology | Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language preference | [Language preference name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Remembers language or regional settings. |
| Dashboard display preference | [Dashboard preference name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Remembers a chosen display or filter setting. |
| Portal preference | [Portal preference name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Remembers a client portal preference. |
| Accessibility preference | [Accessibility preference name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Remembers an accessibility setting. |
3.3 Analytics and performance
These technologies measure use, errors or performance and are not activated until consent is given. There are none active on this marketing website at present.
| Technology | Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookie | [Analytics cookie name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Measures page use and journeys. |
| Error tracking | [Error tracking name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Identifies technical errors and failures. |
| Performance monitoring | [Performance monitoring name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Measures loading and service performance. |
3.4 Marketing and advertising
Marketing statement: [Marketing-statement choice — confirm latest source wording]. Any future technology would require a documented assessment, clear information and consent before activation.
The preference centre is available at /cookie-policy#preferences. Confirm the source document's preference-centre link: [Preference-centre link].
| Technology | Name | Provider | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing or advertising | [Marketing cookie name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Not currently used; placeholder for review. |
| Retargeting or cross-site tracking | [Retargeting cookie name] | [Provider] | [Duration] | Not currently used; placeholder for review. |
4 Third-party cookies and services
Before a third-party service is activated, we will identify the provider, purpose, categories, duration, data destination and consent requirement.
| Provider | Service | Purpose | Categories | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Third-party provider] | [Service name] | [Purpose] | [Category] | [Countries and transfer mechanism] |
5 How to manage and delete cookies
Use the Cookie Preferences link in the footer to open the preference centre. You can save granular choices, Accept all or Reject all optional categories. You can also use your browser controls to view, block or delete cookies and local storage.
You may withdraw consent at any time through the preference centre. Blocking strictly necessary cookies or storage may prevent login, offline synchronisation and core functionality from working.
6 Do Not Track and browser privacy signals
A Do Not Track signal is not treated as consent. We will assess relevant browser privacy signals and document how they are handled before activating any non-essential technology. [Implementation placeholder: confirm whether and how browser privacy signals, including Global Privacy Control, are detected and honoured.]
7 Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when technologies, providers, law or our services change. The current version will show its last updated date. Where a change requires consent, the preference centre will be updated before the technology is activated.
8 Contact us
FD Check Ltd · English and Welsh registered company number 14646975 · registered office 63-65 Heworth Road, York, YO31 0AA. VAT registered: VAT number GB 491 2658 70 (registration number 491 2658 70). Contact alex@fdcheck.com. Data protection contact: alex@fdcheck.com. DPO: [DPO details]. Telephone: [Telephone number].
Template status: this document is pending review by a qualified solicitor and is not yet final.