Updated: 20 September, 2023

This cookie policy applies to all Elexon owned websites. It explains why we use cookies, how you can control cookies and how to opt out of using them.

Understanding and managing cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of textual data that websites ask your web browser to store on your computer, and then give back each time you visit a page. Essentially this allows the website(s) to know a bit more about you as you move from page to page within the suite of websites and from visit to visit.

If you do not agree to the use of cookies, as set out below, you can adjust your browser settings. If you choose to reject all cookies in your browser settings, we cannot guarantee that your experience will be as fulfilling as it would otherwise be, or that you will be able to access all features.

How to manage cookies

If you do not agree to the use of cookies, as set out below, you can adjust your browser settings. If you choose to reject all cookies in your browser settings, we cannot guarantee that your experience will be as fulfilling as it would otherwise be, or that you will be able to access all features across the suite of websites.

How you control or delete cookies depends on which version of your internet browser you’re using. You can check this by going to the ‘Help’ section of your browser.

To find out more about cookies, and how to manage cookies on particular browsers, websites such as aboutcookies.org and www.allaboutcookies.org provide more detailed information and instructions for managing cookies from your browser. You can also visit your browser developer’s website for further information.

These are third party websites, and we are not responsible for the information provided there.

Your data and privacy

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (the PECR), we must provide full disclosure about the cookie data that we store on your computer, and where such cookies are not essential to the operation within the suite of websites, allow you to opt out of their storage on your computer.

To find out more about how we use your information and protect your privacy when using our website, please read the Elexon Privacy Policy or the relevant privacy policy for the particular site you are on.

Third party links

Elexon websites may include links to third-party websites, which may also use cookies. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for the cookies they use, or their cookie policies or privacy statements. We cannot be responsible for the cookie policies and practices of other websites even if you accessed the third party website using links from our Website, or you linked to our Website from a third party website.

We recommend that you check the cookie policy and privacy policy of each website you visit and contact the owner or operator of such website if you have any concerns or questions.

Types of cookies we use

We use or may use the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies that are required for the operation of a website and without which the website could not perform basic functions. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of a website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services. For cookies that are essential to the operation of a website, your only choice if you are not happy with them is not to use the site.

Analytical/performance cookies

These collect information about how visitors use a website, for example, counting page visits, dwell time, bounce rates, technologies used to access the site, and page load speeds. This is used to improve the way a website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies

These are used to recognise you when you return to a website.  They allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

The preferences that you choose are specific to the computer or device that you are currently using.

Advertising cookies

We never include marketing cookies.

Cookies in use on Elexon websites

A complete list of cookies in use, specific cookie names and purposes can be found by clicking the ‘Cookies settings’ tab at the bottom left of the following Elexon websites:

elexon.com

careers.elexon.com

elexon.co.uk

bmrs.elexon.co.uk

bscdocs.elexon.co.uk

cmag.elexon.co.uk

For the following websites, please use the links below to find information on the cookies in use.

Elexon BSC portal: cookie policy and preferences

For information on cookies used on the following websites, please contact us.

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