Cookie Policy
Hayat Charity Registered Charity No. 1212073 Bartle House, Oxford Court, Manchester, M2 3WQ info@hayatcharity.org.uk
Last updated: June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This policy explains what cookies we use on hayatcharity.org.uk and why.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Remember your preferences during your visit
We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge, and we do not sell data collected via cookies to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to work and cannot be turned off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form or navigating between pages. You can block these cookies through your browser, but parts of the site will not function correctly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your session as you browse | Session |
| Security token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies — including analytics and functional cookies
- Accept essential cookies only — the site will still work but we won’t be able to improve it based on your usage
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our website works for you.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content from third parties (such as embedded social media posts or maps) which may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policy for more information.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Hayat Charity Bartle House, Oxford Court, Manchester, M2 3WQ Email: info@hayatcharity.org.uk