Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your session state or preferences — so the site can work correctly and be improved over time.
Cookies are not programs and cannot access other information on your device. They can only be read by the site that created them (first-party cookies) or, in some cases, by a third-party service whose content appears on the site.
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) govern how we use cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies are set because they are essential to operate the website. We rely on legitimate interests (and the technical necessity exemption under PECR) for these, so no consent is required.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These are non-essential and are only set if you click Accept all on our cookie banner. Your consent can be withdrawn at any time (see Section 6).
The data controller for this website is Nottingham Trent University (NTU), operating the VCSE Data and Insights Observatory. NTU's full privacy notice is available at ntu.ac.uk/privacy.
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
These cookies help us understand which pages are visited, how long people spend on them, and how they navigate. They are only activated if you click Accept all.
Google Analytics data is processed on servers within the European Economic Area and, where transfers occur outside the UK/EEA, under Standard Contractual Clauses. You can read Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
We store your cookie consent choice in your browser's localStorage (not a cookie) under the key . This is a client-side storage mechanism that does not transmit data to our servers. It persists until you clear your browser data or reset your preference using the button below.
Our website loads certain resources from external providers. These services may set their own cookies independent of our cookie consent mechanism.
We have no control over third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing each provider's privacy policy for full details of how they use data.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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Deleting cookies through your browser does not reset the consent preference stored in localStorage. Use the button in Section 6 below to fully reset your preference on this site.
You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time. Click the button below to reset your preference — the cookie banner will reappear on your next page load and you can make a new choice.
Note: withdrawing consent for analytics cookies does not delete any data already collected. To request deletion of previously collected analytics data, contact us at VCSEObservatory@ntu.ac.uk.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes to third-party services, or changes in the law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always show when it was last revised.
If we make significant changes (for example, introducing a new category of cookie that requires consent), we will display a notice on the site and, where appropriate, show the cookie banner again to collect fresh consent.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.
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