1. Introduction & Regulatory Scope
This Cookie Policy explains how Britain Portcullis ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies, local browser storage, and related web telemetry mechanisms on britainportcullis.com.
We operate under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). We believe in transparent telemetry and provide granular control over optional client storage.
2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a small text file transferred to your computer or mobile device upon visiting a website. Similar technologies include HTML5 LocalStorage, which enables web applications to store persistent user interface states directly within the client browser without repeatedly transmitting data to web servers.
3. Categories of Cookies & Client Identifiers Used
| Identifier | Type | Lifespan | Purpose & Operational Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| bpc_consent_v2 | LocalStorage (Functional) | Persistent (12 Mo) | Stores your decision regarding Google Consent Mode v2 (granted or denied). |
| _cfuvid / __cf_bm | HTTP Cookie (Security) | Session to 24 Hours | Essential edge network protection, rate limiting, and bot mitigation. |
| _ga / _ga_* | HTTP Cookie (Analytics) | Up to 2 Years | Consent-gated anonymized telemetry measuring WebGL compatibility and page latency. |
4. Google Consent Mode v2 Architecture
britainportcullis.com implements Google Consent Mode v2 natively. By default, all analytical storage (analytics_storage) and advertising identifiers (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) are set to 'denied' before any script loads.
Analytical telemetry is only activated if you click "Accept All" in our interactive consent banner. Selecting "Decline Non-Essential" ensures that no analytical cookies are set.
5. How to Manage and Revoke Consent
You may change or revoke your cookie choices at any time by clearing your browser's local cache or clicking the preferences toggle in our footer. Additionally, all major web browsers provide settings allowing you to reject cookies:
- Google Chrome: Settings ➔ Privacy and Security ➔ Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings ➔ Privacy & Security ➔ Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences ➔ Privacy ➔ Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings ➔ Cookies and site permissions ➔ Manage and delete cookies.
6. Contact the London Bureau
If you have questions regarding our implementation of client storage or data protection, please contact:
Britain Portcullis Governance Desk
The Heron, 5 Moor Lane
London, EC2Y 9AP
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7724 819305
Email: contact@britainportcullis.com