Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Open Data Security (a product of Itson Group Ltd) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It is intended to support transparency under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They can help maintain session state, remember preferences, and support core site functionality. Cookies may be set by us (first-party) or by services integrated into the site (third-party).
2. Cookie Categories
Cookies generally fall into these categories:
- Strictly necessary: required for core operation, security, and session handling.
- Preference/functional: remember choices such as display or consent settings.
- Analytics/performance: help measure usage and improve site quality.
- Marketing: support advertising and attribution workflows.
This website uses strictly necessary/functional cookies for security and user preference persistence. Some pages may also load third-party embedded content (for example social embeds), which can set additional third-party cookies controlled by those providers.
3. Cookies Currently Used on This Site
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice so the banner is not repeatedly shown. | 1 year | Functional / preference |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains secure session state for forms, admin authentication, and anti-CSRF controls. | Session | Strictly necessary |
| Third-party embed cookies (provider-defined) | May be set when viewing pages with embedded third-party content such as social media posts or external media players. | Provider-defined | Third-party / external content |
4. Legal Basis and Consent
Strictly necessary cookies are processed under legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional website. Where non-essential cookies are introduced or loaded via third-party embeds, we will manage those in line with PECR requirements and update this policy accordingly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Where pages include third-party embedded content, those providers may set cookies under their own policies and domains. We do not directly control those cookies. You should review the relevant third-party privacy/cookie policies when interacting with embedded content.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and remove cookies through browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect security controls, form submission, or session-based functionality.
- Clear existing cookies from your browser storage.
- Set browser preferences to block specific categories.
- Use private browsing modes where appropriate.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, technical, or service changes. The latest version is always posted on this page with the effective date shown above.
8. Contact
For questions about cookie use or data handling, use the Get in Touch form and include "Cookie Policy" in your message.