Privacy Policy
Cookies
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We use cookies to make our sites easier to use and improve your experience. We will also use cookies to gather aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how people use our site.
By using our sites, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Notice. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, then you should set your browser settings accordingly. Here are some sites which can help you:
http://www.civicuk.com/cookie-law/browser-settings
http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/
http://www.aboutcookies.org/DEFAULT.ASPX?page=1
Below are further details about the types of cookies we may use on our site:
Functional
These cookies allow websites to remember the choices you make (e.g. your user name, language or the region you are in, selected font size on the site etc.) to provide a more personalised online experience.
This type of cookie may also help you to view a video or add commentary to a blog on our site.
The information these cookies collect may include personal data you have disclosed, such as your username or profile picture.
We’ll always be transparent with you about what information we collect, what we do with it and with whom we share it.
If you do not accept these cookies, it may affect the performance and functionality of the website and may restrict access to content on the website.
Performance
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites. They provide information about the areas visited, and the time spent on the website. They will also identify any issues encountered to help improve the performance of our website.
All data is collected and aggregated anonymously. These cookies do not identify you.
Necessary
These cookies are essential as they allow you to navigate around the website and use its features (e.g. logging in to the members area).
If you do not accept these cookies, it may affect the performance of the website. These cookies don’t identify you as an individual.
Social Plugins
The icons are examples of the ‘social plugins’ which we provide on our site. We use these to help you share articles or issues important to you with your friends, through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
For example, if you click the Facebook icon underneath an article posted on our site, you will be transferred to Facebook and this information will be posted on your profile page if you are logged in. Facebook and other platforms may also capture more information about you, such as your IP address. We recommend that you consult their privacy policies to understand what information these sites collect about you.
Other info you may find useful
The Liberal Democrats will use your contact details to send you information on the topics you have requested. Any data we gather will be used in accordance with our privacy policy at www.libdems.org.uk/privacy. To exercise your legal data rights, email: data.protection@libdems.org.uk.
We take accessibility and your data privacy seriously. Read our accessibility statement and cookie policy.