Cookie Policy

Yandell Directory Manager
www.yandelldirectory.com

Effective Date: 4 June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Yandell Publishing Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access Yandell Directory Manager, available at www.yandelldirectory.com.

Yandell Publishing Ltd is the operator of this platform and the data controller responsible for any personal data collected through cookies.

Yandell Directory Manager is a secure, login-only platform designed exclusively for registered users to review, update, and approve their editorial listings within our Who’s Who directories.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to site operators about how the site is used.

3. How we use Cookies

As a restricted-access platform, Yandell Directory Manager uses cookies primarily for essential functionality, authentication, and security, rather than for marketing purposes.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions such as:

  • Logging into your account
  • Accessing secure areas of the platform
  • Saving session preferences
  • Maintaining platform security and preventing unauthorised access

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

3.2 Authentication and Session Cookies

We use session cookies to:

  • Keep you securely logged into your account during your visit
  • Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
  • Reduce the need to repeatedly re-enter login credentials

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you log out or close your browser.

3.3 Performance and Usage Cookies (Limited Use)

We may use limited, privacy-conscious analytics cookies to:

  • Understand how users interact with the platform
  • Identify technical or usability issues
  • Improve system performance and user experience

Where these cookies are used, they are anonymised and are not used for advertising, profiling, or tracking across websites.

4. Cookies we do not use

We do not use cookies for:

  • Advertising or marketing purposes
  • Third-party tracking
  • Behavioural profiling

5. Managing Cookies

Because most cookies used by this platform are strictly necessary for secure operation, they cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.

However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings to:

  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using the platform effectively.

6. Data Protection

Personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

We ensure that:

  • Data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
  • Appropriate security measures are in place
  • Access to data is restricted to authorised personnel only
  • Data is used solely for legitimate operational purposes

For further information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the way we operate the platform. Any updates will be published on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on Yandell Directory Manager, please contact:

Yandell Publishing Ltd
8 Vermont Place, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8JA
Telephone: 01908 613323
Email: info@yandellmedia.com