Cookie Policy for lgbt-helpline-scotland.org.uk
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
1. What Cookies and Tracking Technologies Are Used
At lgbt-helpline-scotland.org.uk, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
2. Purpose of Each Cookie
Each type of cookie serves a specific purpose:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to gather data on site usage, helping us improve user experience. Examples include Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits and enable tailored advertisements on our site and others.
3. How Users Can Control or Opt-Out of Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time:
- Through your browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or delete them.
- Using a cookie consent tool: Our website may provide a cookie consent tool that enables you to manage your preferences accordingly.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Their Use
We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies on your device. These third-party cookies may collect data about your online activities across different sites. Examples include:
- Social Media Cookies: These are used when you share content from our website on social media platforms.
- Analytics Cookies: From services such as Google Analytics, which help us analyze traffic patterns.
5. Data Retention and Security
We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. All data collected through cookies is stored securely and managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access and misuse.
6. Updates to the Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by placing a prominent notice on our website.
7. Contact Information for Cookie-Related Inquiries
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [Insert Email Address]
- Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
- Address: [Insert Mailing Address]
Thank you for visiting lgbt-helpline-scotland.org.uk. Your privacy and trust are important to us!