Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance your browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on The Safeguard Hub website (safeguard-hub.org), why we use them, and how you can control them.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To make our website work correctly
- Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Consent: To remember your cookie consent preferences
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| safeguard_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| portal_session | Maintains your Professional Portal login session | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Note: Analytics cookies are only set if you consent to them via our cookie banner.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
To change your cookie settings:
- Clear your browser cookies for this site
- Refresh the page
- The cookie consent banner will appear again
- Make your new choices
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable all cookies, some features of our website may not work correctly. For example, you may not be able to stay logged into the Professional Portal, and your preferences may not be saved between visits.
Legal Basis
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function.
- All other cookies require your consent before we can set them. We obtain this consent through our cookie consent banner.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@safeguard-hub.org
Website: safeguard-hub.org