Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Gov Petitions (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on gov-petitions.org. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us deliver the petition platform securely, understand how people use it, and fund the service through advertising. We set some cookies ourselves and allow carefully selected partners, such as Google, to set others when you give consent.
You can control non-essential cookies at any time using the Manage Consent option. Your selections are saved for 12 months unless you clear your cookies sooner.
Categories of cookies we use
Managing or withdrawing consent
To review your cookie choices, click Manage Consent. From there you can accept all categories, enable only essential cookies, or customise analytics and advertising cookies individually. For UK/EEA/CH visitors, this opens our Google-certified consent flow with IAB TCF integration. Updating your preferences applies immediately across our site. You can also remove cookies through your browser settings.
Cookie retention
- Essential cookies: session lifetime or up to 12 months, depending on function and security requirements.
- Analytics cookies: up to 13 months where enabled.
- Advertising cookies: managed by Google and partners under their policies, typically up to 13 months in EEA/UK contexts.
- Consent records: up to 12 months, or until you change/clear your browser cookies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new cookies or partners. When we do, we will post the updated version here and revise the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes will also be highlighted via the cookie banner or email where appropriate.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use cookies, please email contact@gov-petitions.org.