Cookie policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a better user experience.

How STEP uses cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to provide the services you need. Here's how we use different types of cookies:

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to work correctly. They allow you to navigate the site, use its features, and access secure areas. This includes cookies that manage your session, authenticate your access to Microsoft services, and ensure the proper functioning of our SharePoint environment.

Microsoft cookies

We use Microsoft services and SharePoint, which may set cookies to manage your session and personalise your experience. Some of these cookies may collect data about how you use Microsoft applications.

Third-party cookies

We also use cookies from trusted third parties who assist us with providing and improving our services. Some of these cookies may be used to track your activity across different websites.

Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also adjust your cookie settings in your web browser. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how our website works.

Your Privacy

Protecting your privacy is important to us. For more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please read our Privacy Policy.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.