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Cookie policy
Last updated: 25th September 2026
abcscience.co.uk uses only the cookies it needs to work properly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in the same way, and this policy covers them too.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary. These keep the site secure and working, for example keeping you signed in to the document portal. The law allows these without consent, and the site will not work properly without them.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare (our security provider) | Tells real visitors apart from automated bots, to protect the site from attack | 30 minutes |
| __dpl | abcscience.co.uk (hosting platform) | Makes sure your visit is served by the correct, current version of the website | 24 hours |
| session-id | abcscience.co.uk | Recognises your browser during a single visit so the site works consistently between pages | 30 minutes |
Analytics
We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we add them to understand how visitors use the site, we will ask for your consent first and update this policy.
Third-party content
Some pages include videos, fonts or other content from third parties. These providers may set their own cookies or collect your IP address, under their own privacy policies.
Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site, such as the portal, from working.
Contact
Questions about cookies: dan@abcscience.co.uk. For more on how we use personal information, see our Privacy notice.