How British Halal Authority uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: 1 January 2026. This Cookie Policy explains how British Halal Authority (“BHA”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at britishhalalauthority.org.uk. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. They do not contain personally identifiable information unless you have provided that information to the website.
We use the following categories of cookies on the BHA website:
Always Active
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, the cookie consent banner, and secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and they cannot be switched off.
Optional — requires consent
These cookies allow us to count visits and measure traffic so we can improve the website’s performance. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
Optional — requires consent
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or the region you are in. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Optional — requires consent
These cookies may be set through our site by social media platforms and advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not directly store personal information.
The table below lists the specific cookies currently set on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
bha_cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown on every visit. |
bha_session |
Strictly Necessary | Session | Maintains your session state as you navigate through the website. |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users and collects anonymous usage data. |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for daily analytics reporting. |
_gat |
Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics — throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. |
bha_lang |
Functional | 30 days | Remembers your preferred language or regional settings. |
In addition to our own cookies, we may allow third-party services to set cookies on your device when you visit our site. These include:
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookies.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject optional cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights in the following ways:
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. You can revisit your choices at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the page.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. The links below take you to the cookie management guides for common browsers:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to work correctly.
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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