RegionalReport.co.uk is operated by Regional Report Media Ltd., a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 17143892), with its registered office at 3 New Bailey Street, 5th Floor, Manchester M3 5FS, United Kingdom. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It applies to all users who access our site from within the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation. For full details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@regionalreport.co.uk.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They enable the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, and region) over a period of time, so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you return or browse from one page to another. Cookies are also used to help us understand how our audience interacts with our content, to deliver targeted advertising, and to facilitate commission-based affiliate links.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as security, network management, and your ability to access editorial content. Without these cookies, certain services (for example, logging into your account or submitting tips via our Tip Us page) would not function. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent, but we are transparent about their use.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect aggregated data about how visitors use RegionalReport.co.uk — including pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources. This information helps us improve our regional news coverage, identify popular content, and ensure our site performs reliably across different devices. We use reputable analytics providers who process data in accordance with UK data protection law. You may opt out of analytics cookies via your consent preferences.
Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies are placed on our site by third‑party advertising partners. They build a profile of your interests based on browsing history and enable us to serve relevant display advertisements. We also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. All advertising on RegionalReport.co.uk is clearly labelled, and commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions — as set out in our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Affiliate and ticketing affiliate cookies
Our site contains affiliate links to third‑party retailers and ticketing platforms. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a small commission. Affiliate cookies track the referral so that the commission can be attributed correctly. These cookies do not affect the price you pay. We also use ticketing affiliate cookies for links to event ticket sellers. Affiliate and ticketing affiliate cookies are subject to your consent before being placed, except where they are strictly necessary for the transactional process. For more details see our Sponsored Content Policy.
Embedded media cookies
Our articles sometimes include embedded content from third‑party services such as video platforms (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo) or social media feeds. When you view embedded media, the third‑party provider may set its own cookies for purposes including analytics, personalisation, and advertising. We have no control over these cookies, and you should consult the relevant provider’s privacy and cookie policies for further information. Where possible, we use privacy‑enhanced embedding options.
Your consent and how to manage cookies
When you first visit RegionalReport.co.uk, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non‑essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. Your consent choices are stored for up to 12 months; you may change them at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page. If you are located in the UK or the EU, we will not place non‑essential cookies unless you have given your explicit consent. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings, but please note that blocking essential cookies may impair site functionality.
For any queries relating to your cookie consent, please write to privacy@regionalreport.co.uk.
Third‑party cookies and data sharing
We work with a limited number of trusted third‑party service providers for analytics, advertising, affiliate programmes, and embedded content. These providers are contractually obliged to process any data collected via cookies only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with UK data protection law. We do not sell personal data to third parties. Further information about the specific third‑party cookies used on this site is available in our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Our commitments
- We will always obtain your informed, freely given consent before placing any non‑essential cookies, in line with UK and EU regulations.
- We will clearly label all advertising, sponsored content, and affiliate links so that you can make informed choices about the content you engage with.
- We will never use cookies to track your browsing activity across unrelated third‑party sites without transparency and your explicit permission.
- We will provide a simple, accessible mechanism for you to withdraw or adjust your cookie preferences at any time.
- We will regularly review our use of cookies and third‑party technologies to ensure they align with our editorial independence and your privacy rights.