Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for TheOrangeScientist.co.uk

Last updated: 1st January 2026
Website: https://www.theorangescientist.co.uk/

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Orange Scientist (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.theorangescientist.co.uk/ (the “Website”).

This policy applies to all users, including but not limited to:

Business-to-Business (B2B) customers

Commercial customers and institutions

Universities, laboratories, NHS trusts and research bodies

Sole traders and partnerships

Individual consumers and website visitors

There is no exemption for business users under UK cookie law. This policy applies equally to all users, regardless of whether access is for commercial, professional or personal purposes.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and store information such as preferences, session data, or usage behaviour.

We may also use similar technologies including:

Local storage

Pixels

Tags

Scripts

For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies”.

3. Legal Framework

Our use of cookies complies with:

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

Data Protection Act 2018

ICO guidance on cookies and consent

Under PECR:

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent

All other cookies require prior, informed, opt-in consent

This applies equally to B2B and non-B2B users.

4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as:

Page navigation

Secure areas of the Website

Session management

Basket and checkout processes (where applicable)

Legal basis: PECR exemption (no consent required)

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

Language preferences

Region or display settings

They are not essential and will only be set with your consent.

Legal basis: Consent

4.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Website, including:

Pages visited

Time spent on pages

Error messages

Traffic sources

This information is aggregated and used to improve performance and usability.

Legal basis: Consent
Example providers: Google Analytics (or similar)

4.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

Deliver relevant advertising

Measure marketing effectiveness

Limit repetition of adverts

Track engagement across websites

They may be set by us or by approved third-party partners.

Legal basis: Consent

5. Consent Requirements (Including B2B Users)

Under UK law:

Business users must still give consent for non-essential cookies

Assumed consent, implied consent, or “continued browsing” is not valid

Pre-ticked boxes are not permitted

We therefore use a cookie consent mechanism that allows users to:

Accept all cookies

Reject all non-essential cookies

Manage granular cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies will not be set unless consent is given.

6. Withdrawing or Changing Consent

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by:

Using the cookie settings or preference centre on the Website

Clearing cookies via your browser settings

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may act as independent data controllers.

We do not control how third parties use cookies. You should review their individual privacy and cookie policies for further information.

Where required by law, third-party cookies will only be set following your consent.

8. International Access

Our Website is accessible globally. However, cookie consent and management are implemented to comply with UK law.

Users accessing the Website from outside the UK remain subject to this Cookie Policy where UK regulations apply.

9. Relationship With Our Privacy Policy

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such processing is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which should be read alongside this Cookie Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, guidance, technology or our practices.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.