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Cookies & Storage Policy

Clear breakdown of cookie, session storage, and local storage technologies used on the EntireFM website in compliance with PECR and UK GDPR.

Effective: 2026-01-01
Document Version: 2026.1

Summary at a Glance

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used exclusively for user authentication and session security.
  • Analytics and marketing cookies are blocked by default until you grant explicit consent.
  • We do not use third-party behavioral advertising networks or tracking pixels.
  • You can update or revoke your cookie preferences at any time via the footer preference manager.

Your Cookie & Privacy Preferences

You can review, customise, or withdraw non-essential storage consent at any time.

1. What Are Cookies and Storage Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Similar technologies include Session Storage and Local Storage, which allow web applications to remember session states, user preferences, and secure authentication tokens.

2. UK Statutory Framework (PECR & DUA Act 2025)

The use of cookies in the United Kingdom is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), the UK GDPR, and reforms under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

3. Categories of Technologies We Use

We categorise our storage technologies into four clear tiers:

4. Live Cookie & Storage Inventory

Below is the complete, audited register of storage technologies deployed across this platform:

NameCategoryProviderDurationTypeStatutory Basis
efm_sessionessentialEntireFM (First-party)Session / 24 HoursFirst-party CookieStrictly Necessary (PECR Reg 6(4))
efm_consent_prefsessentialEntireFM (First-party)12 MonthsFirst-party CookieStrictly Necessary (PECR Reg 6(4))
efm_journey_trailfunctionalEntireFM (First-party)Session (cleared on browser close)Session StorageStrictly Necessary (PECR Reg 6(4))
_ga, _ga_*analyticsGoogle Analytics 42 YearsThird-party CookieConsent (PECR Reg 6(2) / UK GDPR Art 6(1)(a))

5. How to Manage and Revoke Consent

You have complete control over non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" in our website footer, or by clearing cookies directly within your web browser settings.

Authorised by: EntireFM Legal, Risk & Compliance Committee

Operating Company: EntireFM (trading name of Alkota Group Limited). Registered in England and Wales (Company No. 13535215).

This policy is formally reviewed annually and immediately following any statutory or operational changes.

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Data Protection & Legal Governance Inquiries

For statutory requests, data protection questions, contract notices, or governance inquiries, please contact our designated compliance team.

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Email Contact

privacy@entirefm.com

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Compliance Helpline

020 4586 5422

Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30 UK

Supervisory Escalation

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