RSGB cookies policy

About cookies

Our websites use cookies; these are small text files placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience

In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymized tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics.

As a rule, cookies make your browsing experience better.

Cookies on RSGB websites

On your first visit to the main RSGB website, you are given the choice of which cookies to accept from our website. Necessary (or functional) cookies are required for basic site functions to work so are enabled by default, and you are given the choice whether or not to opt into Statistics or Marketing cookies which are disabled by default.

Please note that RSGB online services like the Membership Services and Publications portals, separately set their own necessary cookies to provide services

Cookies from third-party web applications

The Society includes third party web applications on its website to enhance the user experience.

Please note that the RSGB has no control over third party web applications. If you have any questions about a third-party application’s cookie policy please contact the service provider or visit their website

  • Club Log – This application places cookies on your computer if you use it. For more information, see the Club Log privacy policy

  • YouTube – We include embedded content from, and links to, our channel and videos on YouTube. If you use this content, the service provider may place one or more cookies on your device

  • Social networks – We include embedded content from, and links to, our social media pages on Facebook and X. If you use this content, these service providers may place one or more cookies on your device

  • RSGB Publications portal – To authenticate your access rights to our online publications, our service provider will place necessary cookies on your computer

Our website may contain links or references to external third party websites, which are provided for your information and convenience only.

We have no control over third party websites and cannot accept responsibility for either their content, their privacy policies or how they use cookies.

You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement or cookie usage policy applicable to the website in question.

Disabling cookies

You can also modify your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer, but please note this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our web services and, in particular, you may not be able to:

If you do decide to disable cookies yourself, follow the link below for further guidance.