What are cookies?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie (third party cookie). They are used by us to help our users navigate this website efficiently and perform certain functions. Due to their core role of enhancing or enabling usability or site processes, disabling cookies may prevent users from using certain parts of this website. If you'd like to learn more about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org.

None of the cookies used on our website collect personally identifiable information about you.

 

Why am I being warned about cookies?

Although cookies have been used for years, the EU announced a change in the law that on the 26th May 2012 websites must inform visitors that cookies are collected and for what purpose.

 

What information is collected and stored by Progressive Building Society?

Cookies are used to store information on how you navigate the webpage, i.e. what link has been clicked. This information is sent to our Google Analytics and

We don't automatically capture or store personal information from browsers to our website, other than:

  • to log your IP address (which in certain circumstances will be your personal information)
  • session information such as the duration of your visit to our website and the nature of the browser used.

This information is used for administration of our website and in the compilation of statistics which we use for analysis to improve our website and generally understand who uses our website.

 

The types of cookies we use

Stats and analytics are used to collect information about how visitors use this website. This provides us with important information that can help our site to work better. This information is not linked to your name or address.

·        Essential Cookies: These are needed for your website to function (e.g., logins, shopping cart contents).

·        Performance/Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how users interact with your website (for example, via Google Analytics).

·        Functional Cookies: Let your site remember choices made by the user (like language or region).

·        Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Enable delivery of targeted ads and track user activity across sites for marketing purposes.

The following cookies are used:

How can I stop cookies from being stored on my computer?

How you manage cookies will depend on your web browser. Note that if cookies are not enabled on your computer your browsing experience may be limited. Each browser is different, so to learn how to change your cookie preferences find the web browser that you would normally use below:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Google Chrome
  • Apple Safari

This is a list of the most popular web browsers on the market. If your web browser is not on the list, search for an official tutorial online or seek an IT professional.

The Progressive Building Society holds no responsibility for the content of external sites.

 

User Preferences & How to Opt Out

The Society uses a Cookie Consent platform for its websites in which you are presented with options to manage your consent.

 

We can update this Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

You can get a copy of the most recent version by:

By using our website, you're consenting to our cookie policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time through your browser.

The information set out in this Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. You can view this by downloading our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy sets out the personal information we collect and how we use it.