Cookie policy
Last updated: June 2026
We’re serious about handling your data responsibly. Here’s everything you need to know about how we use cookies.
Policy content
- Which types of cookies do we use?
- Where is data stored?
- Updating our policy
- Lists of cookies by type
Useful links
- Manage your cookie consent settings
- FAQs: learn more about cookies and why we ask for your permission
Which types of cookies do we use?
- Necessary cookies are required for our website to function . They enable core features such as logging in, signing a petition or making a donation.
- Functional cookies enable personalised features on our website. This includes remembering your preferences, recognising you when you return, and tailoring content based on your previous visits.
- Analytical cookies help us to keep improving. They show things like how many people visit each page and how visitors move around. We then use that information to make sure everything is well-structured and easy to find. These cookies work by collecting combined statistics, rather than showing what each visitor does.These cookies don’t store your name or contact details directly, but some assign a unique ID that lets us recognise repeat visits.
- Advertising cookies help us understand more about your visit to our websites. By showing us what you do – like visiting pages, clicking links and watching videos – they help us show you relevant content and ads. These cookies might mean you can be identified at other websites. We may share data collected through these cookies with third parties, including social media platforms, for advertising purposes.
A note on third-party cookies. Our website might contain elements from other websites – like videos and social media posts – that use cookies. These cookies might mean you can be tracked at different websites and over time. We don’t have control over how third parties use cookies or share your information. It’s a good idea to review the other sites’ cookie policies before confirming your acceptance of these cookies.
Check out the lists of cookies by type below to find out more about all the first-party and third-party cookies on our site and how to manage them.
Where is data stored?
The cookies we use might lead to personal data being processed, stored or transferred in countries other than the UK, where privacy laws are different. By telling us you’re OK with cookies being used, you’re consenting to this. You can read each third-party cookie provider’s policies to find out how they use your data.
Updating our policy
We’ll update this cookie policy if we make changes to the way we use cookies. If they’re big changes, we might also ask you to give us your cookie consent again.
Lists of cookies by type
These are the cookies we use on our Greenpeace sites. You can choose which of the non-necessary cookies to allow by managing your preferences.
Manage cookie consent settings
You can modify your cookie consent settings at any time by using the preferences icon at the bottom of any page, or by clicking the ‘Change preferences’ button below. This will allow you to revisit the cookie consent banner and update your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.
Note: Some third-party platforms may not always remove all previously accepted cookies even when you subsequently reject them on our site. If you want to be 100% sure that all previously accepted cookies have been deleted you can do this in your browser. All modern browsers provide built-in tools to manage and delete cookies. You can adjust your browser settings using the links below:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
If you are using a different browser, please refer to its official support documentation.
Cookies FAQs
Learn more about what cookies are, how to manage them and why we’re asking for your permission. If you want to see what cookies we use specifically and how we use them, check out our cookie policy.
UK law requires websites to ask for your permission before placing certain types of cookies on your device. The banner lets you choose which cookies you’re comfortable with, and we only activate them once you’ve decided.
Cookies are small files stored on your device by websites you visit. Some are necessary for the site to work; others help us understand how people use the site or show relevant content. They don’t contain personal details like your name or contact information.
The site will work as normal. We just won’t be able to measure things like how many people visited a page, or show you content tailored to your interests. It doesn’t affect your ability to donate or take action.
Yes, at any time. Click the small shield icon at the bottom of any page to reopen the consent panel and update your preferences.
Your choice is remembered for a year. After that the banner will appear again asking you to confirm your preferences.
This usually means cookies are being cleared between sessions — for example if you’re browsing in private/incognito mode, or if your browser is set to clear cookies on exit. Each new session without stored cookies will show the banner again.
No personal details like your name or email are shared. If you accept advertising cookies, third-party platforms like YouTube or TikTok may record that someone visited our site, but this is tied to an anonymous identifier, not your Greenpeace supporter profile.
Yes. The cookie policy covers cookies specifically; our full privacy policy explains how we handle all personal data including donation information, email sign-ups, and supporter records. Both are linked from the footer of every page.