Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BritishText Ltd (“BritishText”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at britishtext.com and our platform at app.britishtext.com.
By using our website, you agree to the use of essential cookies as described in this policy. For non-essential cookies (such as analytics), we will request your consent separately. You can manage your preferences at any time as described below.
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 allow the website to recognise your device on return visits and remember your preferences or actions. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them).
2. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website and platform to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the core operation of the Service. We use essential cookies for:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bt_session | Maintains your login session on app.britishtext.com | Session |
| bt_csrf | CSRF protection token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| bt_prefs | Stores your interface preferences (e.g. timezone, table column order) | 1 year |
| bt_cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Essential cookies are placed under the legitimate interest basis and do not require your consent under UK PECR.
3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and identify areas for improvement. Analytics cookies are only set after you have given your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
We configure analytics to anonymise IP addresses and disable data sharing with third-party advertising networks. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time by updating your preferences (see Section 5).
4. Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on britishtext.com. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing any such cookies on your device.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will offer you the choice to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage cookies” in the footer of our website.
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in “Preferences” or “Settings” under “Privacy” or “Cookies”. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and platform.
Guidance for the most common browsers:
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@britishtext.com.