Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 19 Oct 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Grantmaker ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://grantmaker.co.uk (the "Service"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Service. They enable core functionality such as:

Authentication: Keeping you logged in to your account
Security: Protecting your account and detecting fraudulent activity
Session Management: Maintaining your session state and preferences during your visit
Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and to provide the Service you have requested. Under GDPR and UK data protection law, we do not need your consent to use these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Analytics providers (Microsoft Clarity) to understand how visitors interact with our Service. This helps us improve user experience and optimize our platform.

What our analytics providers collect:

Pages visited and features used
Time spent on pages
Click patterns and navigation paths
Device and browser information
Session recordings and heatmaps
Geographic location (country/city level)

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

Data Retention: Analytics data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's retention policies and our own data retention schedule.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our analytics providers may set cookies on our behalf to provide analytics services. These are third-party cookies, and the providers who set them, operate as a data processor on our behalf.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking here to manage your cookie preferences.

6.2 Browser Controls

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

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie management guides for common browsers:

Please Note: If you block or delete essential cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our Service, and some functionality may not work properly.

6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of tracking specifically, you can:

Use our cookie preference center to disable analytics cookies

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection law, you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies, including:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your personal data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us athello@grantmaker.co.uk.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Service and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Deerleap Innovations Ltd.
Email: hello@grantmaker.co.uk
Address:

For questions about data protection specifically, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at hello@grantmaker.co.uk (if applicable).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:

UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - https://ico.org.uk/
EU: Your local data protection authority