Cookies Policy
Last updated: 01 May 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how the Knights Templar Provincial Priory of Worcestershire (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website [insert website URL] (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
- What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, the Knights Templar Provincial Priory of Worcestershire) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. analytics, interactive content, and social sharing).
- Why do we use cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies help us understand how our website is being used, improve user experience, or assist with our charitable communications. Specifically, we use cookies to:
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- Ensure website functionality and security
- Improve user experience and navigation
- Understand site usage through analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Display content more effectively
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Types of cookies we use
Type of Cookie |
Purpose |
| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms. |
| Performance and Analytics Cookies | These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. |
| Functionality Cookies | These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. |
| Third-Party Cookies | We may embed content from services such as YouTube, Facebook, or Eventbrite. These services may set their own cookies. |
- Your choices regarding cookies
When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to accept cookies.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect how our website functions.
For more information on managing cookies, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org or https://www.allaboutcookies.org
- Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
- Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact:
[Charity Name]
[Registered Charity Number]
[Email Address]
[Postal Address]