Cookies policy
Sebastian’s Action Trust
Last updated: February 2026
Sebastian’s Action Trust (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide essential functionality, improve our services, and enhance your browsing experience. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices available to you.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the site to recognise your device and store information such as preferences or actions.
Technologies similar to cookies—such as tracking pixels, local storage, and fingerprinting—are covered by the same rules.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
(A) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website, including:
- maintaining security
- enabling core functions (e.g. page navigation)
- delivering services you explicitly request
These do not require user consent under UK law.
(B) Functionality & Performance Improvements
Pending Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) reforms will permit certain low‑risk, non‑essential cookies used for:
- collecting statistical data to improve the website
- enhancing website performance or appearance
However, these reforms are not yet operational, and current PECR rules continue to apply. Until the DUAA reforms are implemented, consent is not required for these cookies, but transparency and the option to opt out are still provided.
(C) Analytics, Personalisation & Marketing (Consent Required)
For any cookies that:
- track user behaviour
- measure marketing effectiveness
- personalise content
- share data with third parties
we will request your clear and active consent before setting them.
3. Types of cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Consent needed |
| Strictly necessary |
Security, session management, site functionality
|
No |
|
Performance / Statistical
|
Improving service quality; anonymous usage data |
No (UK DUAA) but opt‑out offered
|
|
Functionality
|
Remembering preferences
|
Depends — consent required if non‑essential
|
| Analytics |
Behaviour measurement, service improvement
|
Yes |
|
Marketing / Advertising
|
Tracking across sites, profiling
|
Yes |
4. Our legal basis for using cookies
Our use of cookies complies with:
- PECR Regulation 6 (transparency + consent rules)
- UK GDPR transparency requirements
- DUAA reforms relaxing consent rules for low‑risk, non‑essential cookies (statistical/performance)
5. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using:
- our on‑site Cookie Settings tool (banner or footer link), or
- your browser settings.
You may also opt out of performance/statistical cookies even though they no longer require consent under UK law.
Most browsers allow you to:
- delete existing cookies
- block new cookies
- block third‑party cookies
- receive notifications before cookies are stored
6. Third‑party cookies
Some cookies on our site may be set by trusted third‑party providers (e.g., analytics services). Where applicable, these providers are identified in our Cookie Settings tool, and consent will be requested where required by law.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in legislation or our cookie usage, including finalised ICO guidance expected in 2026.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact:
Sebastian’s Action Trust
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01344 622500