Cookies

This Cookies Policy explains how National Star uses cookies when you visit our website.

National Star is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We are committed to transparency in how cookies are used and to protecting your privacy. This policy complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA)

Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. National Star reserves the right to change this policy at any time, where upon this page will be updated. We recommend that you check this page from time to time to ensure that you are completely happy with any changes. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This policy is effective from July 2023. Last updated for DUAA compliance: March 2026.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function effectively, remember preferences and generate visitor statistics that allow improvements to performance, accessibility and user experience.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Maintain security and accessibility
• Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Improve performance and service delivery

Where marketing or advertising cookies are used, they are only placed with your explicit consent.

DUAA 2025 changes to cookie rules

Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, certain statistical cookies may be set without user consent, provided they:

• Are used solely to understand how the website is accessed and used
• Produced aggregated statistical insights
• Have appropriate privacy safeguards in place

We rely on this provision only where cookies are strictly limited to statistical and performance purposes.

Marketing and advertising cookies are not covered by this exemption and require explicit opt-in consent.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for core website functionality, including security, accessibility and network management. They cannot be disabled.

Statistical cookies (DUAA-Permitted)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.

Under DUAA 2025, they may be set without consent where they are used solely for aggregated statistical purposes.

We use:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Used to analyse website traffic patterns, understand which pages are most visited and monitor overall website performance. Data is collected in aggregated form and configured to prioritise privacy.

Microsoft Clarity
Used to collect anonymised interaction insights to improve user experience and website functionality.

We do not use legacy Universal Analytics cookies.

Marketing and advertising cookies (consent required)

Where used, these cookies may:

• Track browsing behaviour across websites

• Support advertising or retargeting platforms

• Deliver personalised advertising content

These cookies are only set if you actively opt in via our cookie management tool.

Managing cookies

You can:

• Manage marketing cookie preferences via our cookie settings tool
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.