This policy explains how Adhoc Support CIC uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our websites, including adhocsupport.org and hu.adhocsupport.org. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small data file placed on your device when you visit a website. It is widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by us are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than us are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Your Consent and Your Choices
You can manage your choices at any time through our Cookie Consent Manager. Withdrawing your consent is required to be as easy as giving it. If you choose not to consent to optional cookies, your access to our core services will not be affected. We do not use “cookie walls” that block access to content if you refuse consent for non-essential cookies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Analytics Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve how our website works. The information is aggregated and anonymous. If you consent to their use, we may use them to understand website traffic and improve our services.
Marketing Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organisations such as advertisers. We will only use these cookies if you provide explicit, granular consent.
4. Cookie Declaration
The specific cookies used on our site are detailed below. This list is updated regularly.
Strictly Necessary
Cookie Name: PHPSESSID
Provider: adhocsupport.org (First-party)
Purpose: Preserves user session state across page requests.
Expiry: Session
Cookie Name: cookie_consent_status
Provider: adhocsupport.org (First-party)
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences to respect your choices on subsequent visits.
Expiry: 1 year
Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
Cookie Name: _ga
Provider: google.com (Third-party)
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and calculate visitor data. For more information on how Google uses this data, please see the Google Privacy Policy.
Expiry: 2 years
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Our Cookie Consent Manager: You can change or withdraw consent at any time by using the “Cookie Settings” button, usually located in the website footer. This is the best method as it provides you with granular control over optional cookies without affecting those that are necessary for the site to function.
- Browser Controls: Alternatively, you can manage and delete cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling all cookies at the browser level will also block strictly necessary cookies, which may impact website functionality. Here are helpful links for common browsers:
6. Data Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Data collected via first-party cookies is accessible only to Adhoc Support CIC and our technology provider, WebshopCompany Ltd.
If you consent to third-party cookies (e.g., from Google Analytics), the data they collect may be processed by that third party. This may involve transferring your data outside the UK/EEA. Our Privacy Policy contains detailed information on our commitment to data sovereignty and the measures we take for any potential international data transfers, ensuring compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR.
7. Further Information and Contact Details
For more information on how we protect your personal data, please review our full Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact the appropriate representative below.
Primary Contact (All Users):
- Data Protection Officer: Mr. Geza Koczian
- Email: dataprotection@adhocsupport.org
- Postal Address: Adhoc Support CIC, Attn: DPO, Unit A30 Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, England, PR2 5NA.
Representative in the European Union:
- EU Representative: Mr. Zoltan Petrasovits
- Contact Method: If you are in the EU, you may direct correspondence via our DPO’s office at dataprotection@adhocsupport.org, stating that it is for the attention of the EU Representative.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Policy Updates
We review our policies at least annually and may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our operations. We will communicate material changes as required. This page will always contain the most current version.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 13 June 2025.