ScopePress.uk is operated by Rock Bay Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 128512), with its registered office at Suite 21, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our site, and how you can control them. It forms part of our broader commitment to transparency about your data, as set out in our Privacy Policy.
Who is responsible for cookies on ScopePress.uk?
Rock Bay Media Ltd. is the data controller for all cookie-related data collected on ScopePress.uk. Our legal presence is in Gibraltar, but we serve a UK audience and comply with UK data protection law (the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations). Editorial oversight is handled by Editor-in-Chief Nathan Brooks, who ensures that our technology journalism respects reader privacy. For any cookie-related questions, you may contact our privacy team directly at privacy@scopepress.uk.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions, preferences, or login status over a period of time. Cookies can be set by the site itself (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we integrate, such as analytics providers or social media platforms. They are widely used to improve user experience and to deliver relevant content and advertising.
What categories of cookies do we use?
We use four main categories of cookies on ScopePress.uk. Each serves a distinct purpose and requires different levels of consent. Below we detail each category, including how affiliate tracking and embedded media are handled.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the site. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and load-balancing. Without these cookies, some services on ScopePress.uk would not operate correctly. They are always set and do not require your consent, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with ScopePress.uk. These cookies collect anonymised information about page visits, time spent, and navigation paths. The data helps us improve our content and site performance. We use a reputable analytics provider (such as Google Analytics) which anonymises IP addresses. These cookies are non-essential and are only placed after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
Advertising and affiliate tracking cookies
ScopePress.uk is funded in part by display advertising and affiliate links. Advertising cookies track your browsing behaviour to serve you relevant adverts on this site and elsewhere. Affiliate tracking cookies record when you click on an affiliate link (e.g., to a tech retailer) so that we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. These cookies are non-essential and require your prior consent. All sponsored or commercial relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Embedded media cookies
Our articles sometimes include embedded content from external platforms, such as YouTube videos, Twitter (X) posts, and other social media widgets. When you interact with this embedded content, the third-party provider may set its own cookies for purposes including analytics, personalisation, and advertising. We do not control those cookies. You should review the privacy policies of YouTube, Twitter, and other providers for details. These embedded media cookies are non-essential, and we only load such content after you have consented to non-essential cookies (or if you explicitly click to activate the embed).
How do we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies?
For visitors in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area, we seek your informed consent before placing any non-essential cookies. When you first arrive on ScopePress.uk, a cookie consent banner appears, allowing you to accept or reject categories of cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, embedded media). You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. You may also control cookies through your browser settings (e.g., blocking all cookies, deleting stored cookies, or setting Do Not Track). Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
How long do we retain cookies?
Cookie retention periods vary by type. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, typically up to 12 months for analytics cookies and up to 30 days for affiliate tracking cookies. Advertising cookies may have a longer duration as set by the advertising network. We do not store personal information in cookies beyond what is necessary for the stated purposes. You can delete all cookies manually from your browser at any time.
How does this policy relate to our privacy policy?
This Cookie Policy is a supplement to our main Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data more broadly. The Privacy Policy covers data we collect through forms, newsletters, and direct interactions, while this Cookie Policy focuses specifically on cookies and similar tracking technologies. Both documents are governed by the same company, Rock Bay Media Ltd., and are designed to be read together.
How can you contact us about cookies?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, wish to exercise your data rights regarding cookie data, or need help adjusting your cookie preferences, please contact our privacy team at privacy@scopepress.uk. You may also write to us at our registered office or use our general contact form at /about-us/contact/. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 72 hours.
Our commitments
- We will never set non-essential cookies without your explicit, informed consent, in compliance with UK and EU law.
- We provide a clear, accessible cookie preference centre on every page of ScopePress.uk so you can change your choices at any time.
- We clearly label all affiliate links and sponsored content, and we do not allow our commercial relationships to influence editorial conclusions, as stated in our Editorial Policy.
- We regularly review the third-party cookies we rely on (including analytics and embedded media providers) and remove any that do not meet our transparency and security standards.
- We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals from your browser and will treat them as a request not to be tracked for non-essential cookie purposes where technically feasible.