Last updated: 23 March 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Distinction Limited) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics and advertising.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• ‍CategoryPurposeExamplesStrictly necessaryThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.Cookie consent preferences, session management
• ‍Analytics - These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Examples include Google Analytics (_ga, _gid).
• Functional - These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Examples include Embedded video players, chat widgets.
• ‍Marketing - These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Examples include LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta tracking.

3. Specific cookies we use

The table below lists the specific cookies used on our site. You should audit your site regularly and update this table to reflect actual cookie usage.

4. Your choices

When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please be aware that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our site, including your IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers which may be located outside the UK.

We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means your IP address is truncated before being stored. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at hello@rise.studio or write to us at Distinction Ltd, Standard Court, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN.