Cookie Policy

Overview

This Cookie Policy describes the cookies and similar technologies used on the Global Data Strategy website and the choices available to you. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more generally.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember preferences, and to provide information about how a site is used. Similar technologies — such as local storage, pixels, and tags — perform comparable functions and are covered by this policy where used.

Types of cookies we use

We group the technologies we may use into the following categories:

• Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining security and basic navigation. The site cannot operate properly without them;
• Performance and analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are viewed, and where improvements can be made. The information is aggregated;
• Functional cookies — remember choices you make to provide a smoother experience on return visits;
• Preference cookies — store settings such as display options where applicable.

We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles of individuals across unrelated websites.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies to keep the website secure and functional, to measure and improve performance, and to understand which content is useful to visitors. Analytics help us make informed decisions about the structure and content of the site, consistent with the evidence-led approach of our practice.

Third-party and analytics cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use to operate or analyze the website, such as analytics providers. These third parties process information according to their own policies. We use such services to gain aggregated insight into site usage rather than to identify individual visitors.

Managing and disabling cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view the cookies stored, delete them, and block some or all cookies. The exact steps depend on the browser you use; the help section of your browser explains how. You can also clear cookies already stored on your device at any time.

Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect how the website functions, and some features may not work as intended if certain cookies are disabled.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no common industry standard for how such signals should be interpreted, our website does not currently respond differently to Do Not Track signals. You can still manage cookies using the browser controls described above.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.