Effective Date: April 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Helping Hands Community Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://helpinghandscharity.org.uk (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. 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 to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use cookies for several purposes, which may include:
3.1. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access, and other features necessary for the Website to function properly. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages from web pages. The information is aggregated and anonymous. It is used solely to improve how our Website works.
3.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
3.4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as to help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions properly.
- Analyze usage and improve website performance.
- Remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
- Provide personalized content and advertising.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and for other related purposes. These third parties may set cookies through our Website with their respective privacy policies.
6. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. However, if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Website. For detailed information about how to manage cookies, please visit your browser’s help documentation.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: office@helpinghandscharity.org.uk
Address: 9A Althorpe Street Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV31 2AU