What are cookies?
Cookies are tiny pieces of information that are placed on a computer or mobile device when you visit a website via your browser, such as Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari or Google Chrome. Cookies are a very common part of using almost all websites.
The cookies save some information about you for when you access the site again in the future. They do not usually directly identify you, but because your privacy is important to us you can choose not to allow some types of cookies.
You can learn more about the different types of cookies used on the Age UK website below.
How do I turn off cookies?
Most modern browsers will offer different ways to configure how they handle cookies. This can vary from only allowing cookies from websites that you trust to blocking all cookies by default.
We also give you control over what cookies we use. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time.
Please note that switching off cookies may restrict your use of the website and/or delay or affect the way in which it operates.
What cookies does this website use?
Cookies to make our website work
These cookies are necessary for our website to work properly and can’t be switched off. We use them when you want to use a feature on our site, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in a form. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website won’t work as a result. These cookies don’t store any information that directly identifies you.
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Lifespan |
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personalalarms.ageco.co.uk |
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7305 days |
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forms.ageco.co.uk |
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7 days, 7 days |
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ageco.co.uk |
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a few seconds, 14 days, 2914173 days, 365 days, 365 days |
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Session |
Cookies for enhanced functionality
Functionality cookies mean we – and any third parties whose services we’ve added to our website – can remember choices you’ve made in the past, in case you visit our website again. If you choose not to allow these cookies, some or all of the services we offer on our website may not function properly.
Cookie Subgroup |
Cookies |
Cookies used |
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ageco.co.uk |
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a few seconds |
Cookies for targeting or advertising
Targeting cookies are used by companies to advertise relevant products and services to you, based on what you do when you’re on our website. They don’t store information that can directly identify you, but they can identify the browser and the device you’re using. If you choose not to allow these cookies, we or any third party advertisers we work with won’t be able to show you relevant adverts or promotions.
Cookie Subgroup |
Cookies |
Cookies |
Lifespan |
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ageco.co.uk |
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90 days, 14 days, a few seconds, a few seconds, a few seconds, a few seconds, 364 days, 1 day, 16 days, 364 days |
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365 days |
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390 days |
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6176 days, 365 days, Session |
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a few seconds |
Cookies for performance
Performance cookies let us count how many times people visit our website as well as how they get there (i.e. whether they come via a search engine or from a link on another website). This helps us measure and improve our website for our users. The information these cookies collect is anonymous. If you choose not to allow these cookies, we won’t know when you’ve visited our website and we won’t be able to monitor the website’s performance as effectively.
Cookie Subgroup |
Cookies |
Cookies used |
Lifespan |
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forms.ageco.co.uk |
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Session, Session, Session |
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www.ageco.co.uk |
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Session |
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personalalarms.ageco.co.uk |
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a few seconds, a few seconds, Session |
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ageco.co.uk |
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730 days, a few seconds, a few seconds, 90 days, 1 day, a few seconds, a few seconds, Session, Session |
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730 days, a few seconds, a few seconds, 1 day |
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a few seconds, a few seconds |
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Session |
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Session, Session |
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a few seconds, a few seconds |
Changes to this Cookie Policy
In keeping with legal requirements, we may need to update Age UK's cookie policy occasionally. A recent example of this is the UK General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR).
Version 3
Updated 11 January 2022