Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Organisation: Waltham Forest Council for Voluntary Service (WFCVS)

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

•       Ensure the website functions correctly (essential cookies)

•       Remember your preferences and settings

•       Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it (analytics cookies)

•       Provide relevant content and communications

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services. We use [Google Analytics / alternative analytics tool] which collects data about pages visited, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at the site.

Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies on our site may include:

•       Google Analytics: for website usage statistics

•       Social media plugins (e.g. Twitter, Facebook): if you use share buttons on our site

•       Embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos): which may set their own cookies

5. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date shown above.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at rita.chadha@wfcvs.org.uk