Cookie Policy
What cookies we use and how to manage them.
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the Association of Practising Accountants UK (“AOPA”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website, in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.
2. The cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always on)
These are required for the website to function and do not require consent.
- Session cookie (
aopa_session) — keeps you signed in and maintains your session. - CSRF token (
XSRF-TOKEN) — protects forms against cross-site request forgery. - Cookie preference — remembers your consent choice so we don’t ask again.
Analytics (only with your consent)
We use StatCounter to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These cookies load only after you select “Accept all cookies” in the cookie banner. If you reject non-essential cookies, no analytics cookies are set.
3. Managing your choices
When you first visit, our banner lets you accept all cookies or reject non-essential ones. You can change your mind at any time by clearing this site’s data in your browser, which will make the banner appear again. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work as intended.
4. More information
For how we handle your personal data more generally, see our Privacy Policy. For questions about cookies, contact [email protected].