Cookie Policy
1. Introduction & Scope
This Cookie Policy explains how Executive Grapevine International Limited (“EGIL”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and mobile applications. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy applies to all users globally and is designed to comply with applicable data protection and consumer privacy laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Please also see our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, store, and share personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that store information about your visit (e.g. unique ID, preferences). They enable us to remember you when you return and understand how you use our site—always in accordance with your consent choices.
3. Consent & Legal Basis
- Strictly Necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation, security, and core functionality of our websites and services. They cannot be disabled and do not require user consent.
- Performance (analytics) cookies: These cookies collect aggregated and anonymised information about how visitors use our websites, such as page views and navigation paths. They are set only after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) and enable enhanced, more personalised features. They are set only after you provide explicit consent.
- Marketing cookies:These cookies track activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. They are set only after you provide explicit consent.
Legal bases:
- Strictly Necessary cookies: processing is necessary for the provision and security of our services.
- Performance, Functionality, and Marketing cookies: processing is based on your explicit consent.
4. Cookie Categories & Details
| Category | Purpose | Cookie Name(s) | Duration | Type | Vendor |
| Strictly Necessary | Security, core site functions, CSRF protection |
__cflb, csrf_cookie, egsession, egdevice, egtoken, mytoken | Session / persistent | 1st & 3rd-party | Cloudflare, EG |
| Performance | Aggregate, anonymized traffic & behavior insights | _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours), _clck_ (session), _clsk_ (session) | 2 yrs / 24 hrs / session | 1st & 3rd-party | Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity |
| Functionality | Collect behaviour data and serve personalised content | gilt_cid, gilt_did, gilt_sid | 2 hours / session | 1st & 3rd-party | EG |
| Marketing | Serve relevant ads & track link clicks across sites | __gads (6 months), visitor_id (1 year), visitor_id-hash (1 year) | 6 months / 1 yr | 3rd-party | Google Ads, Pardot |
| Payments | Fraud prevention and payment session management | __stripe_mid (1 month), __stripe_sid (session) | 1 month / session | 3rd-party | Stripe |
(Note: durations shown are typical; actual may vary by vendor.)
5. Third-Party Cookies & Data Transfers
Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers that support our analytics, advertising, and platform functionality (for example, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn, and Stripe).
Where these providers process personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area, transfers are made using appropriate safeguards, including:
- The UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with applicable UK addenda
- Adequacy decisions where recognised under UK law
We do not permit third-party providers to use personal data collected via cookies for their own independent purposes beyond providing services to us.
6. How to Manage Your Cookies
- Cookie Settings Panel: Click “Cookie Settings” in our site footer at any time to change your preferences or withdraw consent.
- Browser Controls: Block or delete cookies via your browser (see “Help” menu). See more at aboutcookies.org.
- Opt-Out Links:
- Google Analytics: opt-out browser add-on
- Clarity and DAA compatible: opt-out via Webchoices Browser Check tool
Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
7. Email Tracking
Our email communications may include tracking technologies, such as pixels, which record whether an email has been opened or a link has been clicked. This information helps us understand engagement levels and improve the relevance and effectiveness of our communications.
Email tracking is carried out in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR requirements and is linked to your marketing consent preferences. You may unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time using the link included in every email.
8. FAQ
Q: What happens if I refuse cookies?
A: Strictly necessary cookies will still function, but performance, functionality, and marketing cookies will be blocked. Some features may not work as expected.
Q: How often do you update this policy?
A: We review this policy at least quarterly. Significant changes will trigger a new consent request via our banner.
Q: Who can I contact with questions or for data requests?
A: Contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].
9. Updates & Review
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Please check this page regularly for updates. When required, we will seek renewed consent.
Executive Grapevine International Ltd
Registered in England & Wales: 2789779 | VAT: 6259453 20
Gate House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6NS, United Kingdom | +44 (0)1707 351451
Last reviewed with update to reflect the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and current ICO guidance by Helen Fish 19/01/2026