Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
How we use cookies
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) uses cookies on this website (inca.coop) for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They include cookies that allow you to log in to the member area, maintain your session, and use secure areas of the site. These cookies cannot be switched off as the site would not work without them.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in to the INCA member area | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security cookie for the WordPress admin area | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores your WordPress interface preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
Analytics cookies
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. These tools may set cookies to collect information about the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at the site. This information is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred language or region. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as embedded video or live chat.
Your rights and choices
Under UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to:
- Be informed about which cookies we use and why
- Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
- Withdraw your consent at any time
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies or to delete cookies that have already been set. The method for doing so varies by browser; please refer to your browser’s help documentation.
Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this website. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the site, including the member login area, may not work correctly.
Third-party cookies
Some pages on this website may include content from third-party services such as embedded videos, maps, or social media features. These third parties may set their own cookies. INCA does not control these cookies and you should refer to those third parties’ privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@inca.coop or write to:
INCA
c/o TechUK
10 St Bride Street
London
EC4A 4AD
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been breached. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.