Cookie Policy for lochgoin.org
Effective Date: October 16, 2025
lochgoin.org (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand user interaction, and ensure a secure browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences
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1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They enable certain functions, track user behaviour for analytics, and help tailor content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for enabling core site functionality and secure access. These cannot be disabled via our cookie banner.
Example: Session cookies that maintain your login or form submission status. - Performance and Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous data on website usage, such as which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and how they navigate the site.
Example: Google Analytics (anonymized IP tracking enabled). - Functional Cookies
Remember user preferences (language, cookie consent choices, region) to provide a smoother experience. - Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
Used to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of external services (e.g., embedded videos or social sharing tools). These are only activated with your explicit consent.
3. Lawful Basis for Using Cookies
Under the UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we use:
- Consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing).
- Legitimate Interest for strictly necessary cookies that ensure the website operates correctly.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit lochgoin.org for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customise cookies.
You can update your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking “Cookie Settings” (available in the site footer).
- Adjusting your web browser’s cookie settings.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies.
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Disabling cookies may affect certain website features or performance.
5. Third-Party Analytics
We use trusted third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics to help us understand traffic and site usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as page visits and duration.
Data is anonymized before processing and stored under appropriate safeguards in compliance with UK GDPR.
6. Data Retention
Cookies may be stored for varying durations:
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: admin@lochgoin.org
Website: https://lochgoin.org
