Terms of use

Copyright

Intellectual property and trademarks

Unless otherwise stated, copyright or other relevant proprietary (including intellectual property) rights or similar rights in all material presented on this site - including graphical images and photos/image libraries - is either owned by The Common Purpose Charitable Trust (Common Purpose) or is licensed to us for reproduction on the site. The names and logos of Common Purpose and all trade names, service marks or trade marks of Common Purpose may not be used or copied without express prior consent. 

Limited permission to copy

Without the prior written permission of Common Purpose no part of this site may be reproduced or transmitted to or stored in any other website, nor may any of its pages or part of it be disseminated, modified, transmitted, distributed, broadcast or published in any electronic or non-electronic form, nor included in any public or private electronic retrieval system or service. 

Cookies

Cookie information

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by the websites that you visit. The use of cookies is now standard for most websites. They track, save and store information about your interactions and usage of a website. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. This is used only in statistical form; no individual user is identified. You can find out more about cookies by visiting www.allaboutcookies.org 

If you are uncomfortable with the use of cookies, you can manage and control them through your browser, including removing cookies by deleting them from your 'browser history' (cache) when you leave the site. For more information on how to restrict or block cookies please visit www.aboutcookies.org.uk 

Types of cookies

'Session' cookies remain in your browser during your browser session only, i.e. until you leave the website.

'Persistent' cookies remain in your browser after the session (unless deleted by you). 

'Performance' cookies collect information about your use of the website, such as webpages visited and any error messages; they do not collect personally identifiable information, and the information collected is aggregated such that it is anonymous. Performance cookies are used to improve how a website works.

'Functionality' cookies allow the website to remember any choices you make about the website (such as changes to text size, customised pages) or enable services such as commenting on a blog.

'First party/Third party' refers to the web domain placing the cookie. First-party cookies are those set by a website that is being visited by you at the time - the website displayed in the URL window. Third party cookies are cookies that are set by a domain other than that of the website being visited by you. If you visit a website and another entity sets the cookie through that website, this would be a third-party cookie.

Common Purpose's use of cookies

This website uses tracking software to monitor its visitors to understand better how they use it.

The following table explains the way cookies are used on this website.


ProviderCookie namePurposeTypeDuration
First party cookies    
Google_gidRegisters a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.http1 day
_ga_#Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit.http2 years
_gaRegisters a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.http2 years
_gatUsed by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.http1 day
_gcl_auUsed by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.http3 months
Hotjar_hjFirstSeenThis cookie is used to determine if the visitor has visited the website before, or if it is a new visitor on the website.http1 day
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgressThis cookie is used to count how many times a website has been visited by different visitors - this is done by assigning the visitor an ID, so the visitor does not get registered twice.http1 day
_hjIncludedInSessionSample_#Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.http1 day
_hjRecordingEnabledCollects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.htmlFor duration of website visit
hjRecordingLastActivitySets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.htmlFor duration of website visit
_hjSession_#Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.http1 day
_hjSessionUser_#Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.http1 year
_hjTLDTestRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website.httpFor duration of website visit
Sitefinitysf-prs-luDetects and stores which landing page was presented to the user.httpFor duration of website visit
sf-prs-ssSets a timestamp for when the visitor entered the website. This is used for analytical purposes on the website.httpFor duration of website visit
Third party cookies    
Facebook_fbpUsed by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.http3 months
FormstackrgisanonymousWe use cookies from Formstack to allow our visitors to fill in some forms on our website.http1 month
rguseridWe use cookies from Formstack to allow our visitors to fill in some forms on our website.http1 month
rguuidWe use cookies from Formstack to allow our visitors to fill in some forms on our website.http1 month
FormSpringSession1952699We use cookies from Formstack to allow our visitors to fill in some forms on our website.http1 year
FormSpringView1952699We use cookies from Formstack to allow our visitors to fill in some forms on our website.http1 year
LinkedInlidcRegisters which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience. http1 day
bscookieThis cookie is used to identify the visitor through an application. This allows the visitor to login to a website through their LinkedIn application for example.http1 year
li_gcStores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain.http180 days
AnalyticsSyncHistoryUsed in connection with data-synchronization with third-party analysis service.http30 days
ln_orRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.http1 day
bcookieUsed by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services.http1 year
li_sugrCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.http3 months
UserMatchHistoryEnsures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the s ecurity of the website and visitor.http30 days

External links

Although this website only looks to include quality, safe and relevant external links, you should always adopt a policy of caution before clicking any external web links mentioned throughout this website.

The owners of this website cannot guarantee or verify the contents of any externally linked website despite their best efforts. You should therefore note you click on external links at your own risk and this website and its owners cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any external links mentioned.

Social media platforms

Communication, engagement and actions taken through external social media platforms that this website and its owners participate on are subject to the terms and conditions as well as the privacy policies held with each social media platform respectively. 

You are advised to use social media platforms wisely and communicate / engage upon them with due care and caution in regard to your own privacy and personal details. Neither this website nor its owners will ever ask for personal or sensitive information through social media platforms and encourage users wishing to discuss sensitive details to contact them through primary communication channels such as by telephone or email. 

This website may use social sharing buttons which help share web content directly from web pages to the social media platform in question. You are advised before using such social sharing buttons that you do so at your own discretion and note that the social media platform may track and save your request to share a web page respectively through your social media platform account. 

Shortened links in Social Media

This website and its owners through their social media platform accounts may share web links to relevant web pages. By default some social media platforms shorten lengthy urls (web addresses) [here is a link to the tool they commonly use: https://bitly.com/]. 

You are advised to use caution and good judgment before clicking any shortened urls published on social media platforms by this website and its owners. Despite the best efforts to ensure only genuine urls are published, many social media platforms are prone to spam and hacking and therefore this website and its owners cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any shortened links. 

Privacy disclaimer 

This privacy policy only relates to the commonpurpose.org website and does not extend to your use of the internet outside the commonpurpose.org website; in particular, it does not relate to any sites to which you may link using the hypertext connections within the commonpurpose.org site. 

By using the commonpurpose.org website you consent to the use of information obtained from you in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Please note that we may change our Privacy Policy from time to time, but will always post those changes on this page; so please re-visit this page from time to time. 

If you have any questions or comments about this privacy statement or our Privacy Policy, please contact us: 

38 Artillery Lane, London E1 7LS

Disclaimers

The contents of this site are only for general information purposes: 

  • Common Purpose does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or usefulness of, or otherwise adopt or endorse, any information or services provided by this website. Neither can we guarantee that any information or services are still current or applicable. 
  • Neither Common Purpose nor any of its subsidiaries, agents or representatives shall be liable to you or any third party for loss or injury arising out of the information on this site or any actions taken or not taken in response to any information on this site or your use of (or inability to use) this site. 

  • Common Purpose makes no warranty that the contents of this site are free from infection by viruses or anything else which has contaminating or destructive properties. 

  • Certain links on the site lead to resources located on servers maintained by third parties over whom Common Purpose has no control. Common Purpose accepts no responsibility or liability for any of the material contained on those servers. 

  • Common Purpose does not guarantee that this site will be available, uninterrupted or error-free. If a fault occurs, please report the fault by telephone, email or in writing to Common Purpose. You can email us at info@commonpurpose.org or write to us at the following address: Web Team, Common Purpose, 38 Artillery Lane, London E1 7LS or call +44 (0)20 7608 8100. 

    Common Purpose is not responsible for unauthorised access to, or alteration of, users' material or data. 

  • Common Purpose is not responsible for any material or data sent, using the services of this site, by any third party. 

    Common Purpose is not liable for any direct or indirect cost, damage or expense of any nature whatsoever arising out of the use of information or services provided by this site. 

  • Common Purpose is not responsible for any threatening, defamatory, obscene, offensive or illegal information or use of the site's services by any other party. 

    Content posted to the website by users is not covered by the Chatham House Rule of confidentiality. All such content is directly and publicly attributed to the user. 

 

General

Termination

You agree that Common Purpose may stop your use of the site if Common Purpose believes for any reason that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the terms and conditions of use of this site. 

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Common Purpose for any claim by, or damage, to any third party arising out of your use of the information or services provided by this site. You must tell Common Purpose immediately if anyone makes or threatens to make any claim or issue legal proceedings against you relating to your use of the website and you will, at Common Purpose's request, immediately stop the act or acts complained of. If Common Purpose asks you to, you must confirm the details of the claim(s) in writing. 

Variation of Terms and Conditions

Common Purpose may modify the Terms and Conditions at any time, such modifications becoming effective immediately upon either posting of the modified Terms and Conditions on this site or notification of them to you. By continuing to use the website following any such modification you will be deemed to accept such modification. 

Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law and you agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. 

Questions and comments

If you have any questions or comments about the above terms and conditions, please contact us.