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Cookie statement
Cookies and similar technologies help our website work properly, improve your experience, and show us how it is used—find out what cookies we use, why we use them, and how to manage or withdraw your consent in line with data protection law.
A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow us to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- to ensure the website functions properly
- to remember your preferences and choices
- to understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
- to support our marketing and advertising activities
- to enable third‑party services such as enquiries and applications
In line with UK law, we will only use non-essential cookies where you have given your consent.
Types of cookies
Managing cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to choose which types of cookies you accept. This will also appear before any new cookies requiring consent are used.
You can:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- customise your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by using the “Cookie Settings” link available on all pages.
How to control cookies in your browser
If you prefer, you can also control or block cookies through your web browser settings. Keep in mind that some parts of the website might not work properly if you turn off all cookies, but most third-party cookies can be safely blocked without affecting your experience.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view cookies stored on your device
- delete cookies
- block cookies from specific websites
- block all cookies
How to manage advertising cookies
You can also control or block adverts you receive on social media platforms, each platform provides instructions about how to do this:
Controlling the ads you see on Facebook
How to opt out or control preferences of Google Remarketing
How to opt out of X remarketing
Contact
Please contact dp@rgu.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns on how the University uses Cookies. More information including Website User Privacy Notices can be found on the Data Protection page.