COOKIES AND PRIVACY
Cookies Privacy and Data Protection
Privacy policy
Website level – When you use the Contact Form to contact us, your e-mail is passed to us directly so that we can contact you back.
Data Protection Policy
Our full Data Protection Policy can be downloaded here .
Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 27th May 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Houghton Village Hall (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.houghtonvillagehall.org.uk (“the Website”).
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the Website functions properly
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Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent choices)
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Understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it (e.g., via anonymous analytics)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for the Website to function (e.g., security, cookie banner preferences) | Session or up to 1 year |
| Performance Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., Google Analytics) | Varies (usually up to 2 years) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about website usage. These third parties may set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
To find out more, visit:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: