This Cookie Policy explains how Fitzwilliam Lodge (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.fitzwilliamlodge.org.uk (the “Website”).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve efficiency, and provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly
- Understand how visitors use the Website
- Improve the performance and usability of the Website
- Remember your preferences (where applicable)
We do not use cookies to personally identify you without your consent.
3. Types of cookies we use
a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as navigating pages or accessing secure areas.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessary for service provision.
b) Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information anonymously (for example, pages visited and traffic sources). This helps us improve how the Website works.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools)
Legal basis: Consent.
c) Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as preferences) to provide enhanced functionality.
Legal basis: Consent.
d) Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages (for example, embedded maps, videos, or analytics tools). We do not control these cookies directly.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Website.
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us via the details provided on our Website.