Cookies Policy
Who We Are
Every family has a story worth discovering.
Search The Records was created to make family history simple, affordable, and open to everyone.
We believe that exploring your past shouldn’t be confusing or expensive, it should be something anyone can do, at their own pace, with clarity and confidence, and without being tied into expensive subscriptions.
Cookies Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Search The Records Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website (“the Service”).
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.
They are widely used to:
Make websites work efficiently
Improve user experience
Provide analytics and insights
Remember your preferences
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Service.
They enable core functionality such as:
Account login
Security and authentication
Page navigation
Payment processing
Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly.
These cookies do not require your consent.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service.
They collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Errors encountered
This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
We use this information to:
Improve website performance
Enhance user experience
Identify technical issues
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Service to remember your preferences, such as:
Search filters
Language settings
Login status
They improve your experience but are not essential.
3.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies may be used to:
Deliver relevant advertisements
Track effectiveness of campaigns
Limit repeated ads
We will only use these cookies if applicable and with your consent.
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use, such as:
Analytics providers
Payment processors
Embedded content (e.g. videos, maps)
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not control these cookies.
5. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly
Maintain secure user sessions
Save user preferences
Analyse usage patterns
Improve our Service over time
6. COOKIE CONSENT
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your preferences
You may change your preferences at any time via:
[Insert “Cookie Settings” link or footer button]
7. MANAGING COOKIES
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block cookies entirely
Please note:
Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
8. COOKIE RETENTION
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:
Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted
Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Search The Records Ltd
[Insert Address]
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Website URL]
11. MORE INFORMATION
For further guidance on cookies and your rights, you can visit:
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website
