Cookie Policy

Last updated: 28 August 2026

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly and can remember your preferences.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off.

Session management — maintains your session state when you are signed in as a staff member. These cookies are set by our authentication system and are only present for authenticated users.
Preview mode — if you are an authorised editor using CMS preview mode, a cookie is set to enable the preview functionality. This cookie is not set for public visitors.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies are off by default. They are only set if you explicitly consent to analytics tracking. If enabled, they help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Third-party cookies

We do not use third-party advertising or social media cookies. Our CDN provider (Cloudflare) may set essential security cookies to protect against malicious traffic; these are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or remove cookies. Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly, including staff sign-in and CMS preview.

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at stackandscale.org/cookies.

Contact us

For questions about our use of cookies, use our contact form.