Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Fandations Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit, access or use Fandations.com and related Fandations services.

Fandations is a creator-support and knowledge-sharing platform for educational, practical, creative, professional and community-based content.

Fandations is operated by Fandations Ltd.

Website: Fandations.com
Contact email: hello@fandations.com
Head office:
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom

© 2026 Fandations™ Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Fandations™ and the Fandations logo are trademarks of Fandations Ltd.

Our slogan is:

Build. Share. Earn.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and any cookie consent settings made available on Fandations.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They are commonly used to:

1. make websites work;

2. remember your preferences;

3. keep you logged in;

4. protect accounts;

5. support payments;

6. improve performance;

7. understand how users interact with a website;

8. personalise content;

9. support advertising or marketing, where allowed.

The ICO explains that cookies are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide information to website owners. (ICO)

2. What Are Similar Technologies?

In this Cookie Policy, references to “cookies” also include similar storage and access technologies, such as:

1. pixels;

2. tracking tags;

3. scripts;

4. local storage;

5. session storage;

6. device identifiers;

7. software development kits;

8. link tracking;

9. browser fingerprinting;

10. embedded media tools.

UK rules apply not only to cookies, but also to technologies that store information on, or access information from, a user’s device. The ICO’s guidance states that PECR applies to technologies including cookies, tracking pixels, link decoration, web storage, fingerprinting techniques, scripts and tags. (ICO)

3. Why We Use Cookies

Fandations may use cookies and similar technologies to:

1. operate the platform;

2. keep you logged in;

3. remember your preferences;

4. protect your account;

5. prevent fraud;

6. detect suspicious activity;

7. process payments;

8. manage subscriptions;

9. support creator tools;

10. remember cookie choices;

11. improve performance;

12. understand platform usage;

13. test and improve features;

14. provide analytics;

15. personalise user experience;

16. support marketing, where consent is required;

17. support embedded content, where used.

4. UK Cookie Law and Consent

In the UK, cookies and similar technologies are mainly regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, known as PECR, alongside UK data protection law where personal data is involved.

The ICO states that website operators must tell people if they set cookies, clearly explain what the cookies do and why, and obtain consent unless an exemption applies. Consent must be actively and clearly given. (ICO)

This means that, where required, Fandations will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

Non-essential cookies may include:

1. analytics cookies;

2. marketing cookies;

3. advertising pixels;

4. personalisation cookies;

5. non-essential embedded media cookies;

6. certain tracking or measurement technologies.

Strictly necessary cookies do not usually require consent where they are essential to provide a service you have requested, such as keeping you logged in, securing your account, remembering basket or checkout information, or enabling payment and security functions.

5. ICO Guidance

The ICO finalised updated guidance on storage and access technologies on 29 April 2026. This guidance covers how PECR, and where relevant UK GDPR, apply to cookies, tracking pixels, device fingerprinting and similar technologies. (ICO)

Fandations aims to manage cookies and similar technologies in line with applicable UK requirements.

6. Types of Cookies We Use

Fandations may use the following categories of cookies.

7. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for Fandations to work properly.

These cookies may be used to:

1. let you log in;

2. keep your session active;

3. remember security settings;

4. protect against fraud;

5. prevent cross-site request forgery;

6. keep checkout secure;

7. remember cookie consent choices;

8. enable account access;

9. support creator dashboard functionality;

10. maintain platform stability.

Without these cookies, some parts of Fandations may not work.

These cookies are usually placed without asking for consent because they are necessary to provide the service you request.

Examples may include:

8. Functional or Preference Cookies

Functional cookies help Fandations remember choices you make.

These may include:

1. language preferences;

2. display settings;

3. theme preferences;

4. saved login preferences;

5. region or currency preferences;

6. creator dashboard preferences;

7. accessibility choices;

8. notification preferences.

Some preference cookies may require consent depending on their purpose and whether they are strictly necessary.

Examples may include:

9. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how users interact with Fandations.

They may help us understand:

1. which pages are visited;

2. how users move around the platform;

3. how long users spend on pages;

4. which features are used;

5. which errors occur;

6. how quickly pages load;

7. how users find Fandations;

8. which content or creator features perform well;

9. whether changes improve the platform.

Analytics tools may include services such as Google Analytics or similar providers, depending on the final platform setup.

Analytics cookies are usually non-essential and will be used where required consent has been obtained.

Examples may include:

10. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Fandations may use marketing or advertising cookies only where enabled and where required consent has been obtained.

These cookies may be used to:

1. measure campaign performance;

2. show relevant adverts;

3. limit repeated adverts;

4. understand referrals;

5. track signups from campaigns;

6. support social media advertising;

7. measure conversions;

8. support affiliate or creator promotion campaigns.

Marketing cookies may be set by Fandations or by third-party advertising, analytics or social media providers.

Examples may include:

You can reject marketing cookies through the cookie banner or cookie settings where available.

11. Payment and Checkout Cookies

When you make payments, subscribe to creators, unlock content, send support payments or receive payouts, payment providers may use cookies or similar technologies.

These may be used to:

1. process payments;

2. prevent fraud;

3. secure checkout;

4. remember checkout progress;

5. verify payment sessions;

6. detect suspicious payment behaviour;

7. support anti-money-laundering or sanctions checks;

8. comply with payment provider requirements.

Payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal or other payment processors may set their own cookies and process information under their own policies.

Some payment cookies may be strictly necessary to complete the payment or checkout process. Others may require consent depending on their purpose.

12. Security and Fraud Prevention Cookies

Fandations may use cookies and similar technologies to protect users, creators and the platform.

These may help us:

1. detect suspicious logins;

2. prevent account takeover;

3. reduce spam;

4. prevent bot activity;

5. detect payment abuse;

6. prevent chargeback abuse;

7. protect creator accounts;

8. detect unauthorised access;

9. enforce rate limits;

10. maintain platform safety.

Security cookies are often strictly necessary because they help protect the service and users.

13. Embedded Content Cookies

Fandations may allow embedded content or integrations from third parties.

This may include:

1. videos;

2. livestreams;

3. social media embeds;

4. maps;

5. payment widgets;

6. support widgets;

7. analytics tools;

8. creator links;

9. external media players.

Third-party embedded content may set cookies or similar technologies.

These third parties may collect information about your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their services.

Where required, non-essential embedded content cookies will only be used with consent.

14. Social Media Cookies

If Fandations uses social sharing buttons, social login, creator promotion tools or embedded social media content, social platforms may place cookies or similar technologies.

These may be used to:

1. enable sharing;

2. display embedded content;

3. measure engagement;

4. support social login;

5. personalise content;

6. measure advertising;

7. track referrals.

These cookies may be controlled by third-party social platforms and subject to their privacy and cookie policies.

15. Local Storage and Session Storage

Fandations may use browser local storage or session storage.

These technologies may store information in your browser to support:

1. login sessions;

2. user preferences;

3. draft posts;

4. upload progress;

5. creator dashboard settings;

6. interface performance;

7. security tokens;

8. cookie consent choices.

Local storage and session storage are covered by the same general rules where they store or access information on your device.

16. Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods.

Session cookies

Session cookies are temporary and usually expire when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

The duration depends on the cookie’s purpose.

For example:

1. login session cookies may last for a session or limited period;

2. preference cookies may last up to 12 months;

3. consent cookies may last up to 12 months;

4. analytics cookies may last up to 24 months;

5. marketing cookies may last up to 24 months;

6. security cookies may last for as long as needed to protect the platform.

The exact duration may vary depending on platform configuration and third-party providers.

17. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by Fandations.

They may be used for login, security, preferences, account features, creator tools and platform functionality.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are set by other organisations whose tools are used on Fandations.

These may include:

1. payment processors;

2. analytics providers;

3. advertising providers;

4. social media platforms;

5. embedded video providers;

6. customer support tools;

7. fraud prevention providers;

8. identity verification providers.

Third-party cookies are controlled by those providers and may be subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.

18. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage cookies in several ways.

Cookie banner

When you first visit Fandations, you may see a cookie banner or consent tool that allows you to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies.

Cookie settings

Where available, you can change your cookie choices using the cookie settings link or button on the website.

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to block, delete or manage cookies.

You can usually find these controls in your browser’s privacy or security settings.

Device settings

Some devices allow you to manage tracking, identifiers and app-level permissions.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect how Fandations works.

For example, you may not be able to stay logged in, complete payments, remember preferences or use certain features.

19. Consent Withdrawal

Where we rely on consent for cookies or similar technologies, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing that happened before withdrawal.

You can usually withdraw consent by:

1. opening the cookie settings tool;

2. changing your browser settings;

3. clearing cookies from your device;

4. contacting us if you need help.

20. Rejecting Non-Essential Cookies

You can reject non-essential cookies where the cookie banner or settings tool provides this option.

Non-essential cookies may include analytics, marketing, advertising, personalisation and certain embedded media cookies.

Rejecting non-essential cookies should not prevent you from using the core Fandations service, although some optional features may not work as intended.

21. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies and similar technologies may collect or involve personal data.

This may include:

1. IP address;

2. device identifiers;

3. browser information;

4. account identifiers;

5. usage data;

6. session identifiers;

7. approximate location;

8. referral data;

9. payment session information;

10. security signals.

Where cookies involve personal data, our use of that data is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Under UK rules, where storage or access technologies process personal data, UK GDPR also applies. (ICO)

22. Current Cookie Table

The exact cookies used by Fandations may change depending on platform configuration, providers and features enabled.

You should update this table before launch using information from your actual website scan, cookie banner, payment providers and analytics tools.

23. Cookies We May Use

Depending on the final platform configuration, Fandations may use cookies or similar technologies from the following types of providers:

1. Fandations platform cookies;

2. hosting and security providers;

3. payment processors;

4. analytics providers;

5. error monitoring providers;

6. email or communication tools;

7. customer support tools;

8. identity verification providers;

9. fraud prevention providers;

10. social media platforms;

11. embedded media providers;

12. advertising or marketing platforms, where enabled.

Before launch, this section should be updated with the actual provider names, such as Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Cloudflare, YouTube, Vimeo or other tools if you use them.

24. Google Analytics or Similar Analytics Tools

If Fandations uses Google Analytics or similar analytics tools, those tools may use cookies to collect information about how users interact with the platform.

This may include:

1. pages visited;

2. time spent on pages;

3. links clicked;

4. device type;

5. browser type;

6. approximate location;

7. traffic source;

8. usage patterns.

Where required, analytics cookies will only be used after consent.

If you do not use Google Analytics, remove this section before publishing.

25. Advertising Pixels

If Fandations uses advertising pixels, such as Meta Pixel, Google Ads tags, TikTok Pixel or similar tools, these may collect information about visits, signups, purchases, subscriptions or interactions.

These tools may be used to:

1. measure advertising performance;

2. understand conversions;

3. improve campaigns;

4. show more relevant ads;

5. build marketing audiences;

6. prevent repeated ads.

Advertising pixels are non-essential and should only be used where required consent has been obtained.

If Fandations does not use advertising pixels, remove this section before publishing.

26. Creator and Affiliate Campaign Tracking

Fandations may use cookies or similar technologies to track creator referrals, promotions, affiliate links or campaign performance.

These may help us understand:

1. which campaigns lead to signups;

2. which creator promotions lead to subscriptions;

3. whether referral rewards are valid;

4. whether affiliate commissions are due;

5. whether promotional abuse or fraud has occurred.

Where referral or affiliate tracking is non-essential, we will request consent where required.

27. Cookies Used for Online Safety and Moderation

Fandations may use cookies and similar technologies to support safety, security and moderation.

These may help us:

1. prevent banned users from returning;

2. detect spam or bot behaviour;

3. identify suspicious logins;

4. protect creator accounts;

5. reduce fraud;

6. detect abuse of reporting tools;

7. enforce rate limits;

8. protect paid content;

9. investigate policy violations.

Where these technologies are strictly necessary for safety, security or fraud prevention, they may be used without consent where permitted by law.

28. Changes to Our Cookie Use

We may change the cookies and similar technologies we use from time to time.

This may happen when we:

1. add new features;

2. update payment tools;

3. add analytics tools;

4. change hosting or security providers;

5. add creator tools;

6. improve fraud prevention;

7. add advertising or marketing tools;

8. update compliance processes.

Where required, we will update this Cookie Policy and request consent again if our cookie use changes materially.

29. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Updates may be made to reflect:

1. legal changes;

2. ICO guidance;

3. platform changes;

4. new cookies;

5. new third-party providers;

6. new consent tools;

7. changes in analytics or marketing practices;

8. changes in payment or security providers.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

30. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how Fandations uses cookies and similar technologies, contact us at:

Fandations Ltd
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom

Email: hello@fandations.com