Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Cookies are small files a website stores on your device. We use as few as possible. This site does not use advertising cookies, and it does not track you across other websites.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session and security cookies | Keep you signed in to the staff portal and protect forms against abuse. | Strictly necessary | Session, or up to 7 days when you stay signed in |
| Payment cookies (Stripe) | Set by Stripe during checkout to process your donation securely and prevent fraud. | Strictly necessary | Set and controlled by Stripe |
| Preference storage | Remembers small choices such as whether you have dismissed a notice. | Functional | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) | Set only after you accept analytics. Measures page views and traffic sources so we can improve the site. IP addresses are anonymised. | Analytics — consent required | _ga up to 24 months, _ga_* up to 24 months |
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand which pages people find useful. These cookies are only set after you choose "Accept analytics" in the cookie notice, and Google Consent Mode keeps analytics and advertising storage denied until then. IP addresses are anonymised and we do not use the data for advertising. Declining, or clearing your browser storage, stops analytics entirely and shows the notice again.
Controlling cookies
Every major browser lets you view, block and delete cookies from its settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop donation checkout and the staff portal from working, but the rest of the site will still function normally.