UKTech.news, a leading technology news platform in the United Kingdom, has published an updated Cookie Policy that takes effect on 4 June 2025. This policy applies to all citizens and legal permanent residents of the UK and outlines how the website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, deliver personalized advertising, and collect statistical data. The update comes as part of ongoing compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Understanding Cookies and Their Role
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user's device when visiting a website. They help websites remember user preferences, track browsing behaviour, and improve functionality. UKTech.news uses both first-party cookies—set directly by the site—and third-party cookies placed by trusted partners such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Criteo. The policy distinguishes between different types of cookies: technical or functional cookies, statistics cookies, advertising cookies, marketing/tracking cookies, and social media cookies.
Functional cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, maintaining user sessions, and remembering items in a shopping cart. No consent is required for these cookies, as they are strictly necessary. Statistics cookies, on the other hand, require user permission. These cookies help UKTech.news understand how visitors interact with the site—which pages are most popular, how long users stay, and what content drives engagement. Services like Google Analytics and Snowplow are used for this purpose, storing data such as pageview counts and unique visitor IDs.
Advertising and marketing/tracking cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance. UKTech.news partners with platforms like Criteo, Google Ads, and Facebook to serve targeted advertisements. These cookies build a profile based on user clicks and browsing activity both on and outside the site. Social media cookies from Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter) enable sharing buttons and embedded content, and may track users for advertising purposes. Because these cookies are considered tracking technologies, the website must obtain explicit consent before placing them.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
The updated policy lists a wide range of third-party services that place cookies on UKTech.news. Google, through services like Google Analytics, Google Fonts, Google reCAPTCHA, and Google Ads Optimization, uses cookies for analytics, spam prevention, and advertising. CloudFlare provides content distribution and security, using cookies to filter bot traffic. Criteo focuses on remarketing, while HubSpot and Hotjar are used for marketing automation, heat maps, and session recordings. Payment processing via Stripe and push notifications via One Signal also involve cookies.
Many of these services are based in the United States, meaning data may be transferred internationally. UKTech.news relies on standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms to ensure adequate protection for such transfers. The policy clearly states the expiration times and functions of each cookie, giving users transparency about what data is collected and for how long it is stored. For example, Google Analytics cookies like _ga expire after two years, while functional cookies like those from CloudFlare may persist for shorter periods.
User Rights and Consent Management
Under UK GDPR, users have the right to know why their personal data is processed, how long it will be retained, and who will have access to it. UKTech.news provides a consent management platform (powered by Complianz) that allows visitors to choose which categories of cookies they accept. Upon first visit, a pop-up banner explains the types of cookies and asks users to save their preferences. Consent can be withdrawn or modified at any time through the browser settings or via the manage consent button on the site.
The policy also outlines additional rights: the right of access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and objection. Users can request a copy of their personal data, have incorrect data corrected, or ask for data to be deleted. To exercise these rights, individuals can contact the publisher at the provided email address or phone number. Complaints can be directed to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection.
Technical and Security Considerations
Beyond cookies, UKTech.news uses scripts and web beacons. Scripts are pieces of program code that enable interactive features, while web beacons (or pixel tags) are invisible images used to monitor traffic. These technologies work alongside cookies to provide a seamless browsing experience. For example, Google reCAPTCHA uses cookies and scripts to distinguish human users from bots, thereby preventing spam. Similarly, WordPress and PHP cookies store user preferences and session information to ensure the site runs smoothly.
Security is a priority: CloudFlare's __cf_bm cookie helps filter malicious requests, and Stripe's __stripe_mid provides fraud prevention for payment transactions. The policy notes that some cookies may be considered 'purpose pending investigation'—these are cookies that have been detected but whose exact function is still being analyzed. UKTech.news commits to updating the policy as more information becomes available.
Managing Cookies and Browser Settings
Users can manage or delete cookies through their internet browser settings. The policy recommends checking the Help section of the browser for instructions on blocking or removing cookies. However, disabling all cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to log in, access certain content, or complete purchases. If cookies are deleted, they will be placed again after the user gives consent on a subsequent visit.
The updated Cookie Policy is synchronized with cookiedatabase.org, a third-party database that tracks cookie purposes and expiration dates. This ensures that the information provided to users is accurate and up to date. The policy was last synchronized on 1 July 2026, demonstrating a commitment to regular reviews.
Contact Information and Next Steps
For any questions or comments about the Cookie Policy, users can reach UKTech.news at 124 City Roads, London, EC1V 2NX, via email at mydata@ex.comwearemvi.com, or by phone at 0208 150 8286. The publisher, Tech City News, encourages users to stay informed about how their data is used and to exercise their rights under data protection law.
Source: UKTN News