Cookie Policy

Cookies and Similar Technologies Policy

The Website and its webpages are operated by the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme within Glasdon Group Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom.

1. Introduction

This Cookies and Similar Technologies Policy (“Cookie Policy”) explains how Glasdon Group Limited uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.djsglasdoncharitableprogramme.org.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and is provided in accordance with:

  • the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and
  • the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Who We Are

Glasdon Group Limited is the data controller responsible for cookies placed on this website.

  • Registered office: Glasdon House, Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4WA
  • Company number: 2161331
  • ICO registration number: Z4808587

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember user preferences and improve user experience.

We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags and local storage, which operate in a similar way. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:

  • page navigation,
  • secure access to areas of the website,
  • shopping basket functionality.

These cookies do not require your consent.

b) Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve performance and usability. For example, they show us:

  • which pages are visited most,
  • how users move around the site,
  • whether users encounter errors.

We only place analytics cookies with your consent.

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • language or region,
  • preferences previously selected.

They improve your experience but are not essential, and are only placed with your consent.

d) Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to:

  • deliver relevant advertising,
  • limit how often you see an advert,
  • measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners and are only placed with your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties when you visit our website. These may include providers such as:

  • Google (Analytics, Ads)
  • Microsoft (Clarity, Bing Ads)
  • Meta (Facebook)

We do not control how third parties use cookies, but we ensure that non-essential third-party cookies are not placed unless you have consented.

6. How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • accept all cookies,
  • reject non-essential cookies, or
  • manage your preferences by category.

non-essential cookies are blocked by default until you make a choice.

7. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • using our cookie preference tool (accessible via the website footer), or
  • adjusting your browser settings.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of cookies used before withdrawal.

8. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

  • session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or
  • persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Specific cookie lifespans are detailed in our cookie preference tool.

9. International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookies may involve transfers of personal data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs), or
  • adequacy regulations.

10. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. At present, there is no agreed industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to them.

11. Further Information

You can find out more about cookies at:

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Last updated: 27th February 2026

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

  • privacypolicy@glasdon.com
  • The DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme, Glasdon House, Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4WA