Cookie Policy
NCNW CIC
Last updated: 18 November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how NCNW CIC uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve your experience and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
2. Types of cookies we use
We use the following types of cookies on the NCNW website:
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you such as:
- Submitting forms
- Changing your privacy or cookie settings
- Navigating between pages
You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site may not work properly.
2.2 Functional cookies
These cookies enable additional features that improve your experience, for example:
- Remembering form inputs or preferences for a short time
- Supporting embedded content such as maps or videos
If you disable these cookies some features may not function as intended.
2.3 Analytics cookies
We use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve it.
This may include:
- Google Analytics or similar services
- Information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and which links are clicked
- Aggregated and anonymised reports about site usage
Where possible we configure analytics to minimise the use of personally identifiable information. For example, IP addresses may be truncated or anonymised.
Analytics cookies are not strictly necessary and are only used with your consent.
2.4 Advertising and tracking cookies
From time to time we may use digital marketing tools such as:
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook / Instagram) advertising
- Other advertising or social media pixels
These tools use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Measure how effective our adverts are
- Understand which adverts led visitors to our site
- Build anonymous audiences for our campaigns
We do not use these tools for aggressive or excessive targeting. These cookies are only set if you accept them through our cookie banner.
3. Cookies from third parties
Some cookies may be set by third party services that appear on our pages, such as:
- Embedded maps or videos
- Social media buttons or feeds
- Fundraising and donation tools such as PayPal or EasyFundraising
- Form, CRM and automation tools such as GoHighLevel (GHL)
NCNW does not control these third party cookies directly. We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for more information.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our site you will see a cookie banner that lets you:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non essential cookies
- Manage your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by using our cookie settings tool (where available) or adjusting your browser settings.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser by:
- Blocking all cookies
- Blocking cookies from specific sites
- Deleting stored cookies
Please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use some parts of the website.
5. How long cookies last
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type and purpose.
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain for a set period defined by the provider or until you delete them in your browser
Analytics and advertising cookies may remain in place for several months. You can remove them at any time via your browser settings.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on our website and will show the “Last updated” date at the top.
