Benefice of Linton, Burnsall & Rylstone
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you agree that we may store and access cookies on your device as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how people use the website.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Understand how visitors use the website via Google Analytics
- We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work (e.g., basic security, page loading). You cannot disable these through the cookie banner, but you can block them in your browser settings.
b) Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site.
This includes:
Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Browser and device type
- General location (not exact address)
We use this information to improve our website and ensure it meets the needs of our community.
Google may process this data outside the UK in accordance with its privacy practices.
You can read Google’s Privacy & Terms here: https://policies.google.com/
4. Managing Cookies
- You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
You can usually: - Block all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Delete cookies after visiting a site