Cookie policy
Last updated: 2026
This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used on british-passport.co.uk. We keep their use to the strict minimum required to operate the service.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by the browser. It allows a website to remember information about your visit (e.g. that you are logged in) so that subsequent pages load correctly.
Cookies we use
We do not use advertising, marketing, retargeting, profiling, or analytics cookies. We do not share any browsing data with third parties for marketing purposes.
The cookies set by this site fall into one category only:
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| admin_session | Maintains the admin operator's authenticated session inside the back-office (set only on /admin pages). | Session | Strictly necessary |
Strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive and the French CNIL guidelines, because they are essential to deliver a service explicitly requested by you.
Third-party cookies
When you proceed to payment, the embedded card form is loaded from Revolut Payments. Revolut may set its own cookies inside that iframe to maintain the payment session and to perform 3-D Secure. These are governed by Revolut's cookie policy.
Beyond the payment form we do not embed third-party scripts that set cookies (no Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no advertising tags).
Local storage
The application wizard temporarily holds your form state in your browser's session storage so that you can navigate between steps without losing data. This is cleared automatically when the tab is closed.
Managing cookies
You can clear, block or be alerted about cookies at any time via your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent the admin back-office from staying logged in but will not affect a customer's ability to apply for a renewal on the public site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page if we change the cookies we use. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to privacy@british-passport.co.uk. Operator details are listed on the Legal mentions page.