Cookie policy

What are cookies?

A cookie is a simple text file which stores small pieces of information. When you visit one of our websites its server saves the cookie onto your computer or other device. Only that platform’s server will be able to read or retrieve the contents of that cookie.

Cookies do many different jobs like storing your preferences, helping you navigate effectively, and improving your overall experience of a website. Cookies make the interaction between you and our platforms quicker and easier. For example, a cookie might store information so you don’t have to keep entering it.

How does Standard Life use cookies?

This site only uses strictly necessary cookies, therefore no cookies can be turned off.

How long are cookies saved for?

This site only uses session cookies.

Session cookies delete themselves once you close your browser. Session cookies can help with security, and also remember what you’ve done on previous web pages so you don’t have to re-enter information.

What type of cookies does Standard Life use?

We only use first party cookies on this site.

First party cookies are set by the digital platform you’re using and aren’t shared elsewhere. Often these cookies are used to remember information about how you used a platform.

Cookies and your browser settings

You can use your browser settings to delete Cookies that have already been set at any time. You can also use your browser settings to manage Cookies to switch off a Cookie altogether. If you do this, it could mean that we can't use strictly necessary Cookies properly and so parts of our website may not work correctly.

For more information about how to use your browser settings to clear your browser data or to manage Cookies, check your browser ‘Help’ function.

Blocking or restricting Cookies

You can stop Cookies being used on your device by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to block the deployment of all or some Cookies. To find out how, visit all about cookies (opens in a new window).

Please note, if you use your browser settings to block Cookies you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.

It is also important to know that rejecting Cookies will not delete any Cookies that have been saved to your device in the past. You can delete previously saved Cookies via your browser settings.

More information

Changes to this policy

We occasionally update our cookie policy. You should visit this page periodically if you want to keep yourself informed. Last updated on 8th December 2020.

Contact Information

We welcome your comments about this policy. DataProtection@thephoenixgroup.com (opens in a new window).