Cookies Policy
Last updated: 14 July 2025 | Effective: 14 July 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your login session, preferences, and other settings.
This policy explains how Orbina (operated by Cartwheel Ltd) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on orbina.co.uk.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always active — cannot be disabled
These cookies are essential for Orbina to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your cookie preferences.
- sb-auth-token: your authentication session with Supabase.
- orbina_cookie_consent: stores your cookie preference (stored in localStorage).
- orbina_rsvps: stores your event RSVPs locally (stored in localStorage).
Analytics Cookies
Requires your consent
These cookies help us understand how visitors use Orbina, so we can improve the platform. They collect anonymised information about page visits and user journeys. Currently, Orbina does not deploy analytics cookies; this section will be updated if analytics tools are added in future.
Preference Cookies
Requires your consent
These cookies allow the platform to remember choices you have made (such as your cookie consent decision) to provide a more personalised experience.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use Supabase to provide authentication and database services. Supabase may set cookies on your device as part of the authentication flow. Please refer to Supabase’s Privacy Policy for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie banner: when you first visit Orbina, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can choose “Accept All”, “Necessary Only”, or “Customize”.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
- Clearing localStorage: you can clear your localStorage via your browser’s developer tools to reset your preferences.
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain parts of Orbina, such as signing in.
5. UK PECR and GDPR Compliance
We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). We only use non-essential cookies where you have given your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookie preferences.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time as we add new features or update our practices. We will notify you of significant changes.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Cartwheel Ltd — info@orbina.co.uk