Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how 3rd Winchester Scout Group ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, 3rdwinscouts.org.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit a website. They help the website work properly, keep it secure, and give us basic information about how people use it. Some websites also use similar technologies, such as local storage in your browser, which work in much the same way. In this policy, "cookies" covers both.
How our website works
Our website is built and hosted on Squarespace. Our domain name is registered with Ecohosting, but Ecohosting does not place any cookies on your device when you visit our site. The cookies on our website are set by Squarespace, and by any third-party content we embed (see below).
We are a volunteer-led charity. We do not use cookies for advertising, we do not sell your data, and we do not use cookies to track you across other websites.
The cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are needed for the website to work and to keep it secure. For example, they protect against fraudulent activity (such as cross-site request forgery attacks), help pages load correctly, and remember your cookie choices. Because the site cannot function properly without them, they do not require your consent and cannot be switched off. Examples include:
crumb - helps prevent cross-site request forgery. Deleted when you close your browser.
ss_cookieAllowed - remembers whether you have accepted analytics cookies. Lasts up to 30 days.
Analytics and performance cookies
We use Squarespace's built-in analytics to understand how many people visit our website, which pages are most popular and how visitors find us. This helps us improve the site and share useful information with families and supporters. The information is collected in aggregate form and is not used to identify you personally. Examples include:
ss_cvr - identifies unique visitors and tracks their sessions.
ss_cvt - tracks recent visitor activity during a session.
These cookies are only set if you give your consent through our cookie banner.
A full, up-to-date list of the cookies Squarespace may use, including their purposes and how long they last, is available on the Squarespace website: The cookies Squarespace uses (support.squarespace.com).
Third-party content
Some pages on our website may include content from other services, such as links to easyfundraising and Zeffy (for fundraising) and Online Scout Manager. These services may set their own cookies when you view that content. We do not control these cookies, so please check the relevant provider's own cookie and privacy policies for more information.
Your choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking whether you accept analytics cookies. You do not have to accept them, and the website will still work if you decline.
You can change your mind at any time by clearing the cookies in your browser, which will bring the banner back on your next visit. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Your browser's help pages will explain how (for example, Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge). Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website from working properly.
For more information about cookies and your rights, visit the Information Commissioner's Office website at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features to our website. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at chair@3rdwinscouts.org.uk.