Last updated: 4 October 2026
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in your browser so it can remember something about your visit - for example, that you are signed in. Some websites also use similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage, for the same purpose. In this policy "cookies" covers both.
We only use cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to work, or that you ask for. We do not use advertising, tracking or analytics cookies, and we do not use cookies to build a profile of you. Because of this we do not need to ask for your consent before setting them, which is why you will not see a cookie banner on our website.
| Cookie | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Keeps the website working as you move from page to page - for example, keeping you signed in to the members, mentoring standards or admin areas, and protecting our forms against misuse. It contains a random reference only, not your personal details. | 8 hours (sign-ins also end sooner if you are inactive) |
NMDMemberUsername, AwardsAdminUsername, AwardsClientUsername, AwardsAssessorUsername |
Only set if you tick "Remember me" when signing in. Remembers your username (never your password) so you do not have to type it next time. Untick "Remember me" when signing in to remove it. | 30 days |
We keep simple statistics about visits to our website (for example, which pages are viewed and roughly where visitors are). These are recorded on our own server without using cookies - see our Privacy Policy for details.
You can block or delete cookies using your browser's settings - the help pages for your browser explain how. If you block the cookies above, the website will still work for browsing, but you will not be able to sign in or send our forms.
If we start using any other cookies, we will update this policy first - and if they are not strictly necessary, we will ask for your consent before setting them. The date at the top shows when this policy was last changed.
If you have any questions about cookies, contact us by email to chelsey@nationalmentoringday.org, using our contact form or by post to National Mentoring Day Ltd, 11 Parkwood Close, Tunbridge Wells, South East England, TN2 3SX, United Kingdom.
