Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12.03.26
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used on the South Tyneside Safeguarding Partnership website (https://sts.urbanriver.com/) and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.
Some cookies are essential for the website to operate, while others help us understand how visitors use the site or allow us to improve functionality.
Cookies cannot be used to identify you personally.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions.
Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.
Examples may include:
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Session management cookies
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Security cookies
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Load balancing cookies
These cookies do not require user consent under UK law.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous information about:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Navigation patterns
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Website performance
This information helps us improve the website and the services we provide.
Examples may include:
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Google Analytics cookies (if used)
These cookies are only activated if you give consent.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
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Accessibility settings
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Language preferences
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User interface preferences
They help provide a more personalised experience.
These cookies may require your consent depending on how they are used.
Third-Party Cookies
Some parts of the website may use services provided by third parties. These services may set their own cookies.
Examples may include:
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Embedded videos
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External content
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Social media integrations
These providers manage their cookies independently and may collect usage information according to their own privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings available on this website.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can choose to:
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Delete existing cookies
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Block cookies entirely
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Receive notifications when cookies are used
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.
Guidance on managing cookies can be found at:
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or how the website operates.
Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about how cookies are used on this website, please contact:
South Tyneside Safeguarding Partnership
STSCAP@southtyneside.gov.uk
Town Hall, Westoe Rd, South Shields NE33 2RL
More Information
You can learn more about how we handle personal data by reading our Privacy Policy.