Encounter Stoke is part of the Diocese of Lichfield. This Cookies Policy explains how The Diocese of Lichfield (“we” “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at encounterstoke.org (“website”) it explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device
when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make
their websites work or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting
information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case Lichfield.anglican.org) are called
“first party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are
called “third party cookies” Third party cookies enable third party features
functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. advertising,
interactive content, analytics).
Why do we use cookies?
We use first party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are
required for technical reasons for our website to operate (we refer to these as
“essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies). Other cookies help us to track and
target interest of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third party
use cookies through our website for advertising, analytics and other purposes.
What types of cookies do we use?
This website currently only uses essential cookies. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available throughout our website.
In the future we may add other types of cookies, such as:
- Performance and functionality cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the
performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential. - Analytics and customisation cookies: These collect information that is used to
help us understand how our website is being used and how effective our marketing campaigns are. - Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more
relevant to you.
When we do, we will update this policy.
How can you control cookies?
Essential cookies are required for the website to function. You cannot opt out of them. They gather no personal data.
More generally, you can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. You may also opt out of some third-party cookies using independent opt out tools.
Changes to this cookies policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes to the
cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory purposes. Please
revisit the cookies policy to stay informed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this cookies policy, please
contact: communications@lichfield.anglican.org.
You can also write to us at:
The Diocese of Lichfield,
St Marys House,
The Close,
Lichfield, Staffs,
WS13 7LD
