Cookies
Last updated: May 2026
This page explains how [ORGANISATION NAME] uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember things about your visit — like whether you are signed in, or what language you prefer.
What cookies we use
We use only strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the site to function and do not need your consent under UK law.
- Firebase Authentication cookies — used only for the secure admin login. Set only when an authorised admin signs in. Not set for ordinary visitors.
- Session cookies — used by our hosting provider (Vercel) to deliver the site securely. Expire when you close your browser.
Third-party cookies
When you make a donation, you may be redirected to third-party payment processors:
- GoCardless — sets its own cookies on its hosted Direct Debit signup pages. See the GoCardless Cookies Policy.
- Stripe — if card payments are enabled, Stripe sets cookies through its embedded payment form. See the Stripe Cookies Policy.
These are essential for processing your donation securely.
Cookies we do not use
We do not currently use:
- Advertising cookies
- Marketing cookies
- Analytics cookies that track you across other sites
- Social media cookies
If we add any of these in the future, we will update this page and ask for your consent through a cookie banner before setting them.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of our site from working — for example, the admin login.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies: info@zanzibaredusupport.org