1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Caldecott Foundation (“the Foundation”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect and use personal data.
We are committed to processing information fairly, lawfully and in a transparent manner, in accordance with UK data protection law and best practice.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you access a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, including your preferences or actions.
Cookies cannot access other information on your device and do not operate as programmes.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Monitor and improve website performance
- Understand how visitors engage with our content
- Support communications and fundraising activities
- Ensure security and reliability of our services
Information collected may include:
- Pages visited and navigation patterns
- Device type, browser and operating system
- Approximate location derived from IP address
- Interaction with forms or content
This information helps us ensure our website is effective and continues to meet user needs.
4. Legal basis and consent
In order to meet our legal obligations we aim to:
- Inform users about cookies
- Explain their purpose
- Obtain consent before using non-essential cookies
Where consent is sought we will also ensure that it is:
- Freely given
- Specific
- Informed
- Unambiguous
For clarity, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
5. Categories of cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
5.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website (e.g. security, accessibility, form submission). These do not require consent and cannot be disabled via the consent tool.
5.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve performance and usability. These cookies collect aggregated or anonymised data and require user consent before being set.
5.3 Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and provide enhanced functionality. These cookies require consent where not strictly necessary.
5.4 Targeting and marketing cookies
These cookies track browsing behaviour and may be used to deliver relevant content or measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies may be set by third-party providers and require explicit consent.
6. Cookie inventory
The table below sets out the cookies currently used on our website. This information is based on our most recent cookie audit and will be updated periodically.
Additional detail on specific third-party providers may be found in their respective privacy policies.
7. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services and integrated into our website (for example, analytics or embedded content providers).
These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies.
8. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage preferences by category
You may also:
- Update your preferences at any time via the cookie settings icon in the bottom left corner of our website
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note that restricting cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Changes to this policy
This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as required to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
The Caldecott Foundation, Caldecott House, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SP
Email: dataprotection@caldecottfoundation.co.uk
Or Email: dpoaas@grcsolutions.io (Data Protection Officer)