Cookie Policy

The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®) — Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

The Digital Trust Institute® (“DTI®”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website operates securely, functions correctly, and provides a trustworthy experience for our Members, visitors, and organisational partners.

This Cookie Policy explains:

what cookies are
which cookies we use
why we use them
how you can manage your preferences
how we uphold your privacy and comply with UK GDPR

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us:

ensure the site functions securely
understand how visitors use the site
improve user experience
support membership services
maintain security and performance

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to operate. Others are optional and require your consent.

2. How We Use Cookies

DTI® uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies enable core functionality such as:

page navigation
secure login
membership account access
cookie‑consent management
fraud prevention and security

These cookies cannot be disabled, as the site cannot function without them.

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand:

how visitors use the site
which pages are most useful
how we can improve content and navigation

We use privacy‑enhanced analytics settings where possible. These cookies are only activated if you consent.

2.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies support enhanced features such as:

remembering your preferences
improving accessibility
maintaining session experience

These are optional and only load with your consent.

2.4 Marketing & Measurement Cookies (Optional)

If enabled, these cookies help us:

understand the effectiveness of our communications
reach audiences interested in Digital Trust
measure engagement with membership content

These cookies are disabled by default and only load if you opt in.

3. Cookies Used on This Site

Because DTI® operates on the Wix platform, some cookies are set by Wix to ensure secure site operation. These include:

Essential security cookies
Session management cookies
Load‑balancing and performance cookies

If you enable analytics or marketing cookies, additional third‑party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) may be set but only after you provide consent.

A full list of cookies used by Wix is available here: https://support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site (support.wix.com in Bing)

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie settings.

4.1 On First Visit

You will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non‑essential cookies
Manage your preferences

Non‑essential cookies will not load unless you opt in.

4.2 Changing Your Preferences Later

You can update your cookie settings at any time by selecting “Cookie Settings” in the website footer.

This allows you to:

withdraw consent
disable analytics
disable marketing cookies
review your previous choices

Your updated preferences will take effect immediately.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

Consent for analytics, functional, and marketing cookies
Legitimate interest and contractual necessity for essential cookies required to operate the site and membership services

We do not use cookies to make automated decisions that produce legal or significant effects.

6. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third‑party services integrated into our site, such as:

analytics providers
embedded content
membership tools
security services

These third parties are responsible for their own cookie practices. Where applicable, we provide links to their privacy information.

7. Data Retention

Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose:

Session cookies expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies remain for a defined period unless you delete them
Consent records are retained as required under UK GDPR

We minimise retention wherever possible.

8. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions are available for:

Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari

Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

changes in regulation
updates to our technology
improvements to our governance practices

The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest version.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our data‑governance practices, contact:

The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®) Website: www.digitaltrust.institute