Last updated: 25 August 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Business Community Network Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, measure performance, and (where you permit) deliver tailored advertising.
When you first visit our site, you are asked to choose your cookie preferences. We only place non-essential cookies if you consent. You can change your choices at any time via the Manage cookie settings link.
These cookies are strictly necessary to operate the site and cannot be switched off in our systems. You can block them in your browser, but parts of the site will not work. Typical uses include:
These help us understand what works on our site and in our advertising by measuring visits, engagement and conversions. We currently (or may in future) use:
We use Google Consent Mode to respect your choices. This means Google’s tag may load when you visit our site. Until you opt in, it is set to “denied” and won’t store analytics or advertising cookies. Google may still receive limited cookieless signals (for example, that a page was viewed or a purchase was completed) to help us measure performance and conversions in an aggregated way.
These allow us and our partners to show more relevant ads on other websites and apps (remarketing/retargeting), limit ad frequency, and assess ad performance. We currently (or may in future) use:
If you do not consent, you may still see our ads online, but they will be less relevant.
The exact cookies set can vary over time. Representative examples include:
| Provider | Cookie (example) | Purpose | Expiry | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Business Community Network | PHPSESSID | Maintains session / checkout state (PHP session cookie) | Session | Essential |
| Oxford Business Community Network | cookie_consent_v{version} | Stores your cookie preferences (categories and consent version) | 30 days | Essential |
| Stripe | __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention and safe payment processing (Stripe Elements) | __stripe_mid: ~1 year; __stripe_sid: ~30 minutes | Essential |
| Vimeo | vuid | Video analytics/preferences for embedded player; not set when Do Not Track is enabled (we enable it) | Up to 2 years | Measurement |
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga, _ga_* , _gid | Analytics: distinguish users and sessions | _ga: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours | Measurement |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au | Stores ad click information for conversions | 90 days | Measurement / Marketing |
| Meta (Facebook) | _fbp | Identifies browsers for analytics/ads | 3 months | Measurement / Marketing |
| li_gc, li_sugr, bcookie, bscookie | Analytics and ads/remarketing | 6 months – 2 years | Measurement / Marketing | |
| TikTok | _ttp | Measures and improves ad performance | 13 months | Measurement / Marketing |
Notes: Third‑party cookie names and lifetimes may change. The PHP session cookie name (shown as PHPSESSID) can vary based on server configuration. We load Measurement and Marketing cookies only after you consent to the relevant category. Where Google Consent Mode is used, Google’s tag may still send limited cookieless signals until you opt in; this does not store analytics or advertising cookies on your device.
On your first visit, you can accept all, reject non-essential, or manage by category. You can change your choice at any time via the Manage cookie settings link.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality. See guidance for: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Some cookies are set by third parties (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok) to provide measurement and advertising services. We only enable Measurement/Marketing cookies and full tracking after you consent. Where Google Consent Mode is used, Google may still receive limited cookieless signals until you opt in.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example when we add or remove partners or technologies. Updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
If you have questions about this policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us at info@oxfordbusinesscommunitynetwork.co.uk. For information about how we process personal data and your UK GDPR rights, see our Privacy Policy.