Effective Date: 15.05.2023

This Cookie Policy outlines the use of cookies on Green Street greenstreet.org.uk and Borrow* borrow.greenstreet.org.uk, a WordPress-based website, it explains how we collect, store, and process your personal data through the use of cookies. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better browsing experience. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or permanent (persistent cookies). Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you manually delete them.

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a. Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or setting preferences. Without these cookies, certain services and functionalities on our website may not be available to you.

b. Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to gather information about how visitors use our website, such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the actions they take. This data helps us improve the performance and functionality. The analytics cookies we use are provided by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer to their privacy policy.

c. Functional cookies 

These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personalisation. They may also be used to provide certain functionalities, such as remembering your login details or language preferences.

d. Marketing cookies

We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activities across different websites and are typically placed by advertising networks or social media platforms.

Consent to the use of cookies

We obtain your consent to use non-essential cookies on our website in accordance with applicable laws. When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear, requesting your consent to the use of cookies. By continuing to browse or interact with our website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings on our website or through your browser settings. Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-party cookies

We may also allow certain third-party service providers to place cookies on your device through our website. These providers may have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review. We do not have control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties.

Data retention

The information collected through cookies may include personal data. We retain personal data collected through cookies for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your rights

As a user of our website, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time.

To exercise your rights or if you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@greenstreet.org.uk

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.