Cookies
Last updated: 6 November 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in a similar way. We refer to all of these as cookies.
How we use them
We keep cookies to a minimum. We don't use advertising cookies.
Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to see how people use the site - for example which pages are visited and how people arrive. This helps us improve the site. Google Analytics doesn't tell us who you are. These cookies are only set if you click Accept.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 2 years |
| _ga* | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the visit (session) | 2 years |
| cookie-consent | The Giving Department | Remembers your cookie choice | 2 years |
Remembering your choice
We store your cookie choice in your browser (as "cookie-consent" in local storage) so we don't ask you on every page. This is necessary for the site to work and doesn't identify you. We ask again after 2 years.
We also use our website platform's built-in analytics, which doesn't use cookies and only gives us overall visitor numbers.
Changing your mind
You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
More information
See our Privacy notice (/privacy) for how we handle personal information, or contact enquiries@thegivingdepartment.com.