This notice was last updated on [12 July 2025].

This notice explains how The Echo Society Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It also details what information they gather, how we use it, and why we may store cookies when necessary to support site functionality.

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We believe in providing clear information on what cookies are placed on your computer when you visit this site and what we use the gathered information for. We do not make, and do not allow third parties to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website using cookies or the information gathered from them, unless explicitly agreed to by you through our cookie consent mechanism.

 

What are Cookies and Web Beacons?

Cookies are small data files that a website transfers to your browser when you visit a website. Web beacons are transparent pixel images used in collecting information about website usage, email response, and tracking. For ease of understanding, this notice uses the term 'Cookies' to describe both traditional cookies and web beacons.

 

Most cookies are benign and are there to improve your experience (e.g., by remembering if you are logged in) or to help the website owner improve their site (e.g., counting visitors and most popular pages).

 

For more general information on cookies, please see the Information Commissioner's Office's article on Cookies.

 

How We Use Cookies & Your Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page, accessible via the footer on every page.

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We categorise cookies based on their purpose and impact on your experience. This helps you make informed choices about which types of cookies you’d like to allow.

 

Essential Cookies

These cookies enable core functionality such as security, identity verification, and network management. They are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

• If you create an account with us, we use essential cookies to manage the signup process and general administration.

• We use cookies to remember when you are logged in, so you don’t need to re-authenticate on every page.

• These cookies are typically removed when you log out, but some may remain to remember your site preferences.

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Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make — such as login details, event registration, or newsletter preferences — and provide enhanced, personalised features.

• If you subscribe to updates or register for events, functional cookies may help tailor your experience.

• These cookies improve usability but are not strictly necessary for the site to function.

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Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, identify errors, and improve performance.

• They track page visits, load times, navigation paths, and any issues encountered.

• All data collected is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we won’t be able to monitor site performance.

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Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

• They uniquely identify your browser and device.

• If you do not allow these cookies, you may receive less targeted advertising.

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The Echo Society Ltd does not typically track users across third-party websites or provide targeted advertising directly. However, some third-party services we use (such as YouTube or donation platforms) may place marketing cookies, and these will require your consent.

 

The Cookies We Set​

XSRF-TOKEN

Type: Essential

What it does: Helps protect the site from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and supports secure form submissions.

_wix_browser_sess

Type: Functional

What it does: Maintains user session across pages and supports consistent navigation.

userType

Type: Functional

What it does: Identifies the type of user (e.g., guest, member) to tailor site experience.

_wixUIDX

Type: Functional

What it does: Stores a unique identifier for the user’s browser to support session continuity.

AWSALB

Type: Essential

What it does: Supports load balancing and ensures reliable site performance via Amazon Web Services.

hs

Type: Essential

What it does: Supports security and session integrity, often used with login or form protection.

svSession

Type: Analytics

What it does: Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions for performance monitoring.

 

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. These cookies may be set by embedded content, analytics tools, or security services. They require your consent and are listed below:

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IDE

Type: Marketing

Third Party: Google (DoubleClick)

What it does: Helps serve relevant ads and track user interaction with advertising across third-party websites.

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test-cookie

Type: Analytics

Third Party: YouTube

What it does: Checks whether the user's browser supports cookies.

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VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

Type: Functional

Third Party: YouTube

What it does: Estimates the user's bandwidth to determine which video interface to display.

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PREF

Type: Functional

Third Party: YouTube

What it does: Stores user preferences such as language, playback settings, and search filters.

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YSC

Type: Analytics

Third Party: YouTube

What it does: Registers a unique ID to track which YouTube videos the user has watched.

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GPS

Type: Analytics

Third Party: YouTube

What it does: Registers a unique ID on mobile devices to enable location-based tracking.

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trustedsite_session

Type: Functional

Third Party: McAfee Trusted Site

What it does: Identifies the user for security purposes. This information is not shared with third parties for advertising.

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trustedsite_visit

Type: Functional

Third Party: McAfee Trusted Site

What it does: Registers a unique ID to track visit frequency and support website trust ratings.

 

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser's Help section for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites that you visit. Unfortunately, there are no industry-standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling some of the functionality and features they add to this site. We aim to ensure that essential content remains accessible even if you choose to disable non-essential cookies.

 

More Information

You may find our Privacy Notice useful if you have any questions or concerns about The Echo Society’s personal data policies or practices.

 

Alternatively, you may contact us using:

The Echo Society Ltd 71 - 75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London. WC2H 9JQ.

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Email: info@theechosociety.org.uk​ If you need this policy in an alternative format, please let us know via our contact form or email.

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