Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Effective 1 January 2025 · Last revised 10 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. The Bankers' Magazine uses cookies sparingly and with respect for your privacy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three purposes only:
- Essential cookies: required for the Site to function correctly, including authentication and security
- Functional cookies: to remember your preferences, such as display settings and cookie consent choices
- Analytics cookies: to understand how readers use the Site, so that we may improve it
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not sell data derived from cookies to third parties.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| bm_session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session | Essential |
| bm_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | Essential |
| bm_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| bm_prefs | Stores display and reading preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| bm_analytics | Anonymous usage statistics | 30 days | Analytics |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use a minimal set of third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Fonts: for typography delivery (no tracking cookies)
- Highcharts: for data visualisation (no cookies set)
5. Your Choices
You may control cookies in several ways:
- Use the Manage Cookies panel below to adjust your preferences
- Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
- Use your browser's "Do Not Track" signal, which we respect
Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Site.
6. Further Information
For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For questions about cookies, contact us at privacy@bankersmagazine.com.
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