Cookie Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy when using our site. This section tells you how we use cookies, why, and how this allows us to improve our service. It also tells you how you can manage what cookies are stored on your device.

None of the cookies we employ store any information which will allow us (or any 3rd party) to personally identify you. We do not store names, gender, address, telephone, or banking information.

By using our websites (through any device) you agree that this Cookie Policy applies to that use in addition to any other terms and conditions which may apply.

We reserve the right to make changes to our Cookie Policy. Any such changes shall appear here and become effective immediately. Your continued use of our websites is taken as meaning that you agree to any such changes.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files which are stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. At UK Genealogy Archives we use cookies to monitor site traffic volumes and trends, and as part of the advertising services we employ to keep the site free of charge.

We do have relationships with carefully-selected and monitored suppliers who may also set cookies during your visit to be used for remarketing purposes - in other words to show you different products and services based on what you appear to be interested in. If you'd like to opt out, please go to the Network Advertising Initiative website (opens in a new window - please note that we're not responsible for the content of external websites).

You can also opt-out of cookies by disabling them in your web browser. Look under browser preferences.

We're giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and to make sure we're honest and clear about your privacy when using our website.

Cookies we use

Cookie Name Description
__utma The __utma cookie is part of Google analytics, and is primarily used to track visits to any site which uses Google analytics. _utma stores the number of visits made from your device, the time of the first visit, the previous visit, and the current visit. This cookie does not contain any personal information other than the IP address of your device. This is a third party cookie.
__utmb The __utmb cookie is part of Google analytics. __utmb and __utmc are used to check approximately how long you stay on any site which uses Google analytics: when a visit starts, and approximately ends. This cookie does not contain any personal information other than the IP address of your device. This is a third party cookie.
__utmc The __utmc cookie is part of Google analytics. __utmb and __utmc are used to check approximately how long you stay on any site which uses Google analytics: when a visit starts, and approximately ends. This cookie does not contain any personal information other than the IP address of your device. This is a third party cookie.
__utmz The __utmz cookie is part of Google analytics. __utmz is used to store the method by which you found our site and how you navigate through it. This cookie does not contain any personal information other than the IP address of your device. This is a third party cookie.

We employ the services of a number of advertising platforms on our site. These are a critical component allowing us to develop the site and keep all of the information we provide free to use. Specifically, we use the services of Google AdSense, Affiliate Window, and Commission Junction for advertising. These services provide banner and link advertisements on our site which, when clicked, will link you to external sites over which we have no control. Extra cookies may be employed by these 3rd parties to facilitate affiliate tracking. We have no control over these cookies but you may visit the relevant service to view their cookie policies and opt-out guidelines.

You may like to visit www.allaboutcookies.org which explains all you need to know about cookies, and how to opt-out of them in the settings of many browsers.