At The Life Archive ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use information about you. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them on our website, and how you can control your cookie preferences in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and provide analytical data to website owners. Cookies can be set by us directly (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that appear on our pages (third-party cookies), such as analytics providers or embedded video platforms.
We use cookies to maintain core site functionality, analyze how visitors interact with our platform, and personalise your experience. Cookies on The Life Archive fall into the following four categories:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest / Performance of Service
Consent Required: No
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Legal Basis: Explicit Consent
Consent Required: Yes
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation (such as remembering your language choice or region). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Legal Basis: Explicit Consent
Consent Required: Yes
These cookies may be set through our site by third-party advertising or social media partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or advertisements on other sites. They do not store direct personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Legal Basis: Explicit Consent
Consent Required: Yes
The table below provides details on the specific cookies used across The Life Archive:
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time using the following options:
You can change or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. While an automated consent banner manages initial preferences, you can also clear or block cookies directly through your web browser settings at any time (see Section 4.B below) or contact us at victoria@thelifearchive.co.uk to update your preferences.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, but blocking necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
To manage cookies directly through popular browsers:
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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or how we process personal data, please contact us at:
Organisation: The Life Archive (Based in Cheshire, UK)
Last Updated: October 2026