Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 October 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the Federation of Cocoa Commerce (FCC) ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
By continuing to browse our website after accepting cookies, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
- First-party cookies – set directly by our website.
- Third-party cookies – set by other websites or services (e.g. analytics or embedded content).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
(a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and secure access to certain areas (e.g. membership forms).
Without these cookies, the website may not perform correctly.
(b) Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand how visitors use our site — for example, which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site.
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Analytics cookies collect aggregated, anonymous data only. You can opt out at any time.
(c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
(d) Consent Cookies
We store a cookie to remember your cookie preferences — so that you won't be asked to confirm your consent each time you visit the site.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content or features from third parties (for example, embedded videos or links to social media).
These third parties may set their own cookies, which are not controlled by FCC.
We recommend reviewing the cookie or privacy policies of those third parties for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner giving you the option to:
- Accept all cookies,
- Reject non-essential cookies, or
- Manage preferences.
You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by clearing cookies from your device.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
For guidance on managing cookies, visit:
6. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Name | Purpose | Duration |
| Essential | craft_csrf_token (example) | Helps protect forms from cross-site request forgery | Session |
| Essential | CookieConsent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 6 months |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid | Google Analytics tracking (anonymous site usage data) | Up to 2 years |
(Note: The specific cookie names and durations may vary depending on your website setup. This table should be updated accordingly.)
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of the last update shown at the top.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Federation of Cocoa Commerce (FCC)
1 Sun Street First Floor, 1 Sun Street, London, England, EC2A 2EP
Email: fcc@cocoafederation.com
Website: https://www.cocoafederation.com/