Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20.2.26
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Caring Together North Yorkshire uses cookies and similar technologies on our website caringtogethernorthyorkshire.org.uk. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, enhance your user experience, and provide analytical information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website and cannot be disabled.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, allowing us to improve performance.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These enable enhanced features and personalisation.
3.4 Advertising or Marketing Cookies
These cookies track browsing behaviour to display relevant advertisements. We only use these with your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party providers to place cookies for analytics, advertising, or service functionality (e.g., Google Analytics, embedded media). These providers have their own privacy and cookies policies.
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
5. How You Can Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. You can adjust settings in your browser to:
– Block all cookies
– Block specific cookies
– Delete cookies after browsing
Note: Blocking cookies may impact your website experience.
6. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Caring Together North Yorkshire
Email: enquiries@caringtogethernorthyorks.org.uk, or contact us here.
The Old School, Tinley Garth, Kirkbymoorside, York YO62 6AR
