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Cookie policy
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use a small number of them to keep your account working and — only with your permission — to measure how well our advertising performs. This page is maintained by Trade-Alliance (Sussex) Ltd.
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Cookies we use
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Type | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-in session | Trade Alliance | Keeps you signed in to your member dashboard and protects your account. | Essential | Until you sign out |
| Cookie preference | Trade Alliance | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies. | Essential | Stored on your device until cleared |
| Payment security | Stripe | Protects the checkout against fraud when you take out a membership. | Essential | Up to 1 year |
| Google Ads measurement | Tells us which adverts led to sign-ups so we do not waste money on advertising that does not work. | Advertising | Up to 2 years |
Essential vs non-essential
Essential cookies are needed for the site to work — signing in, taking payment, and remembering your cookie choice — so they cannot be switched off. Advertising cookies are only loaded after you accept them; until then Google's tags run in a consent-denied mode and do not store anything on your device.
Managing cookies yourself
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may stop parts of your member dashboard from working correctly.
Questions
Email gary@trade-allianceltd.co.uk or read our privacy policy for how we handle personal data more generally.