Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve the user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.

Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, and if users get error messages from web pages. This helps us to improve the way our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics.

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples: Language preference cookies, location cookies.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples: Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel.

Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Our website may also allow third parties to place cookies on your device for various purposes, such as collecting usage data or providing targeted advertising.

Examples: Social media cookies, embedded content from external sites.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly.
• Enhance the performance and functionality of our website.
• Gather analytics and improve the user experience.
• Provide personalized advertising and content.

4. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them on a site-by-site basis.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block cookies from particular sites.
• Block all cookies from being set.
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Opt-Out Options

• For Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
• For targeted advertising, you can opt out of interest-based ads via the Network Advertising Initiative's Consumer Opt-Out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance's Opt-Out page.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this page.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

DKC.org
27 Owens Farm Drive,
Offerton,
Cheshire,
SK2 5EA

info@dkc.org
02031516651