Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 16 September 2026

Cookie Policy for North Manchester Business Network (NMBN)

This Cookie Policy explains how North Manchester Business Network (NMBN) ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.nmbn.org.uk ("the Website").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They enable websites to function efficiently, enhance user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

How We Manage Consent

North Manchester Business Network (NMBN) uses the Usercentrics Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage cookie consent and user preferences.

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Customise your cookie preferences.

Your preferences are stored using Usercentrics and can be updated at any time through the Cookie Settings link available on the Website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly and cannot be disabled through our systems. They are used for purposes such as:

Remembering your cookie consent choices.
Maintaining security and fraud prevention measures.
Ensuring website functionality and accessibility.
Managing website traffic and load balancing.

Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website, they do not require consent.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

They may be used to:

Monitor website traffic.
Measure visitor engagement.
Identify popular content and pages.
Improve website functionality and performance.

These cookies are only activated where you have provided your consent via the Usercentrics cookie banner.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation by remembering your choices and preferences.

Examples include:

Remembering language preferences.
Maintaining accessibility settings.
Saving user preferences between visits.

These cookies are only used where you have granted consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some areas of the Website may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:

Embedded videos.
Social media integrations.
Event registration platforms.
Maps and location services.

These third-party providers may place cookies on your device and process information according to their own privacy policies. NMBN does not control these cookies.

Cookies Used on This Website

The cookies used on our Website may change from time to time as services and technologies are updated.

A current list of cookies, their purposes, providers, and retention periods is available through our Usercentrics Cookie Settings panel. This information is updated automatically as part of our consent management process.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View stored cookies.
Delete cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Block all cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.

Further information can be found at:

https://www.ico.org.uk
https://www.allaboutcookies.org

Changes to This Cookie Policy

North Manchester Business Network (NMBN) may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our use of cookies.

Any changes will be published on this page, together with an updated revision date.

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

North Manchester Business Network (NMBN)
Website: https://www.nmbn.org.uk

Email: info@nmbn.org.uk