Cookies Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies (and similar technologies like local storage and pixels) are small files placed on your device. They help a site function, measure usage, and remember your choices. Under UK law (UK-GDPR and PECR), consent is required for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies do not require consent.

Who sets cookies on this site?

Squarespace (essential & some non-essential): Squarespace runs this site and sets cookies for security, load balancing, session management and checkout. Squarespace may also set optional analytics cookies if enabled. See Squarespace's current cookie list and purposes on their help pages.

Third parties we may use: Google Analytics 4 (measurement), embedded video platforms (YouTube/Vimeo), social media embeds, forms/survey tools. These only run if you consent via our banner (where technically supported).

Your choices (banner & preferences)

When you first visit, our banner lets you Accept or Reject non-essential cookies with equal prominence. You can change your choice any time via Cookie Settings in the site footer. Until you accept, we restrict non-essential cookies supported by Squarespace's privacy controls.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary (no consent needed)

Security, site stability, load balancing, session management, and checkout.

Analytics (consent)

Used to understand aggregate usage and improve content (e.g., GA4). If you reject, analytics tags will not fire where supported by our consent settings.

Functionality & embeds (consent)

Video players, maps, and social posts. If rejected, some embeds may be blocked or require a click to load.

Advertising (only if used)

Not typical for this site. If we introduce advertising cookies, we will update this page first and obtain consent.

Managing cookies in your browser

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. For guidance, see your browser's help pages.

Changes to this policy

We will update this page if we add new services that set cookies or change how we use them. Please check the Last updated date above.

Contact

Questions about cookies? Email diocese.swanbrec@cinw.org.uk.