Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1st April 2026

The International CML Foundation (iCMLf) uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, remember your preferences, and provide analytics.

Legal Basis for Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and do not require your consent.

Non-essential cookies (including analytics, performance, and third-party cookies) are only placed on your device with your consent.

You will be asked to provide or refuse consent to non-essential cookies when you first visit our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, some parts of the website may not work as intended.

Example: Remembering your cookie consent preferences.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, enabling us to improve functionality and user experience.

Example: Google Analytics (with privacy-enhancing settings such as IP anonymisation where applicable).

These cookies are only used with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you’ve made (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

These cookies are only used with your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third parties (e.g., YouTube video embeds) that set cookies. These providers manage their cookies independently.

Third-party cookies are only set with your consent.

For details, review their privacy policies.

Cookie Details

Below are examples of cookies we may use:

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration

| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | iCMLf website | 6–12 months

| _ga | Distinguishes users for analytics | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years

This list may be updated as our website evolves. A full and current list of cookies is available via our cookie consent tool.

International Data Transfers

Some cookies, particularly those set by third-party providers such as Google or YouTube, may involve the transfer of your data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are used to protect your personal data.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

Browser Settings:** Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for guidance.
Cookie Banner: Adjust your preferences through the cookie banner displayed on our site during your first visit.

You can also update or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on our website.

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

More Information

For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or relevant regulations. Check this page for the latest version.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie policy, contact us at info@cml-foundation.org