HS Criminal Law is an independent information portal about UK criminal law. This policy explains what cookies are in the context of this site, which ones we set, the third-party scripts that may run when you visit, how to turn cookies off in your browser, and when this text changes.
Cookies in plain terms
A cookie is a small text file a website asks your browser to store. It lets the site recognise you when you return — for example, to remember a language preference or that you have read a notice. Cookies on this portal do not collect personal details such as your name or address.
Most cookies here expire when you close your browser. A few last longer to keep settings between visits. You can view and delete cookies through your browser's settings at any time.
What is stored and for how long
This site may set a small number of cookies to ensure pages load correctly and to remember choices you make, such as dismissing a banner. These are typically session cookies that disappear when you leave.
We use an analytics service to understand which pages are read most often and where visitors arrive from. That service sets its own cookies to distinguish one visit from another. The data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Embedded third parties
Some pages may embed content from other platforms — a video, a map, a social-media widget. When an embed loads, the third party may set its own cookies, governed by that organisation's policy rather than ours. We do not control what those services collect or store.
You can prevent third-party cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by choosing not to interact with embedded content.
Declining without breaking the site
You do not need to accept cookies to read the articles and guides on this portal. Turning them off may mean a preference banner appears every time you visit, but it will not prevent access to any page.
Most browsers let you block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies automatically when you close the window. Instructions are usually found in the privacy or settings menu. Blocking cookies across the web may affect how other sites work; the choice is yours.
Updates
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how the site works or in the tools we use. The revised version will be published on this page. Continued use of the portal after a change means you accept the updated terms.
If you have questions about how cookies are used here, you can reach us at [email protected].
Disclaimer: This is an information site for general purposes only. We do not sell goods or services.