This Cookie Policy explains how Current UK (currentuk.co.uk), a digital news publication owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited (company number C 84217, registered office: Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara BKR 4013, Malta), uses cookies and similar technologies. The Editor-in-Chief, William Ashby, is responsible for editorial standards, including this policy. For any cookie-related enquiries, please contact our privacy team at privacy@currentuk.co.uk.
What cookies does Current UK use?
Current UK uses cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, to analyse audience behaviour, and to support our commercial operations. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We categorise cookies as essential (necessary for basic functionality) and non-essential (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, and personalisation). Essential cookies do not require consent; all other cookies require your explicit permission before they are placed. Detailed lists of each cookie, its provider, purpose, and duration are available via our Cookie Settings tool.
How does Current UK obtain consent for non-essential cookies?
When you first visit currentuk.co.uk, you are presented with a clear consent banner that explains our use of cookies and asks you to choose which non-essential categories you accept. You may accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, personalisation). Your choice is stored for 12 months, after which you will be prompted again. If you change your mind, you can revoke or adjust your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link available in the site footer.
How can you manage your cookie preferences?
A dedicated Cookie Settings mechanism is available on every page of the site via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. That tool allows you to view detailed information about each cookie, toggle individual categories on or off, and withdraw consent for non-essential cookies you previously accepted. Changes take effect immediately for future page visits. For further assistance, please email privacy@currentuk.co.uk. We also recommend reviewing our full privacy policy for more information about how we handle your personal data: /about-us/privacy-policy/.
Our commitments
- We will never use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your clear and informed consent.
- We will always honour your browser’s “Do Not Track” signals or other privacy preferences where technically feasible.
- We will refresh our cookie inventory and consent language at least every 12 months to reflect any changes in technology or regulation.
- We will not alter your existing cookie settings without a new explicit consent request, except where required by law.
- We will keep a verifiable record of your consent choices for 24 months in case of audit or complaint, as recommended by UK data protection guidance.