Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies

Version 1.0 | Last Updated: 1 February 2026 | Effective Date: 1 February 2026
ICO Registration Number: ZC087276

Company Information

This Cookie Policy is provided by:

Magna Spero Ltd

Company Registration Number: 16649166

ICO Registration Number: ZC087276

Registered Office: 1 Harland Road, Lincoln, LN2 4GW, United Kingdom

Email: privacy@compliancetoolkit.co.uk

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and giving you control over your cookie preferences in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites:

  • Remember information about your visit
  • Keep you logged in securely
  • Understand how you use the site
  • Improve your user experience

Cookies can be 'first-party' (set by the website you're visiting) or 'third-party' (set by external services embedded on the website).

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under PECR Regulation 6, we can only store or access information on your device if:

Important: We do NOT use 'implied consent.' You must actively click 'Accept All' for non-essential cookies before they are set. Continued use of our website does not constitute consent.

Cookies We Use

The following table details all cookies that may be set when you use Compliance Toolkit:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type Category Consent?
session User authentication and session management 24 hours First-party Essential NO - Strictly necessary
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 12 months First-party Essential NO - Strictly necessary
_clck Analytics - persists Clarity user ID 1 year Third-party (Microsoft) Analytics YES - Requires opt-in consent
_clsk Analytics - connects multiple page views in a session 1 day Third-party (Microsoft) Analytics YES - Requires opt-in consent
CLID Analytics - Clarity user identifier 1 year Third-party (Microsoft) Analytics YES - Requires opt-in consent
MUID, SM, ANONCHK Analytics - Microsoft unique identifiers 1-2 years Third-party (Microsoft) Analytics YES - Requires opt-in consent

Backend Services (No Cookies Set)

The following services process data on our servers and do NOT set cookies in your browser:

  • OpenAI: AI processing via server-side API calls
  • AWS S3: File storage and cloud infrastructure
  • SendGrid: Email delivery service
  • Neon Database: Database hosting

These services handle data server-side and are covered in our Privacy Policy, but they do not place cookies on your device.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

  • Keep you logged in securely
  • Maintain your session as you navigate the platform
  • Protect against unauthorized access
  • Enable core website features
  • Store your cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

With your consent, we use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Track page views and session duration
  • Analyze user behavior patterns and navigation paths
  • Identify usability issues and areas for improvement
  • Generate aggregated usage statistics

These cookies are only set if you click 'Accept All' on our cookie banner.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner with the following options:

  • Accept All: Enables essential and analytics cookies
  • Essential Only: Only strictly necessary cookies are set

Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. This will display the cookie banner again so you can update your choices.

Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete individual cookies or clear all cookies
  • Block all cookies or third-party cookies only
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent some features of our website from working correctly.

Complaints About Cookie Practices

If you have concerns about our cookie practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@compliancetoolkit.co.uk with subject "Cookie Policy Complaint"

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Website: ico.org.uk

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in the cookies we use
  • New features or analytics tools
  • Changes in cookie regulations (including DUA Act 2025 updates)
  • Feedback from users or regulators

When we make material changes, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this policy and request fresh consent if required by law.

Contact Us

Magna Spero Ltd

Company Registration Number: 16649166

Registered Office: 1 Harland Road, Lincoln, LN2 4GW, United Kingdom

Email: privacy@compliancetoolkit.co.uk

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.