COOKIE POLICY
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on https://www.uphilltrust.org, why we use them, and how you can control them. For details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in line with the latest data protection laws, including the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA). The DUAA updates existing data laws to promote innovation, provide clearer guidance on data use, and enhance protections for your rights.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Similar technologies (like local storage and pixels) work similarly; we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2) Who sets cookies on this site?
- First-party cookies: set directly by our website to operate core features (security, forms, performance).
- Third-party cookies: set by external services we use, such as:
- Video hosting (e.g., YouTube if embedded videos are used)
- Donation platforms (e.g., fundraising services)
- Analytics providers (if used in future)
Some third-party cookies are only set after you interact with their content.
3) How we use cookies (categories)
- Strictly necessary (essential): Required for basic functions such as security, security tokens, and form operation; these do not require consent.
- Functionality: Remember choices like language or accessibility settings.
- Performance: Help us understand website usage to improve our services (e.g., page load speeds).
- Media / Social: Enable embedded videos or social media features. We do not currently set advertising or retargeting cookies.
In line with the DUAA, we may also use cookies for analytics and website improvements without requiring explicit consent, supported by recent legislative updates that encourage responsible data use and innovation.
4) Your choices: consent & controls
On your first visit, non-essential cookies are off until you choose to accept through our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling some cookies might affect certain website functions.
The DUAA also supports simplified cookie compliance practices, focusing on transparency and enabling you to manage your preferences easily.
5) Cookies we use
Below are examples of cookies we use or may use, with purposes and durations:
- A) Strictly necessary
- XSRF-TOKEN: Security, session management.
- hs: Secure browsing/session integrity.
- TS/TS:* Firewall, routing.
- bSession: Performance, load balancing.
- SSR-caching: Cache management.
- consent-policy: Stores your cookie preferences (expires in 12 months).
- B) Functionality
- Site language/preference cookies: Remember your language or preferred settings for up to 12 months.
- C) Performance
- Performance measurement cookies: Anonymous data to improve site reliability, up to 24 hours.
- D) Media & external features
- YouTube/Google cookies (e.g., VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC): Set when interacting with embedded videos.
- Donation platform cookies: To manage donations if applicable.
Note: We do not control third-party cookies but link to their privacy notices. The DUAA encourages responsible sharing and re-use of data, which may include data stored in cookies.
6) Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. For guidance, see:
In line with the DUAA, we support your right to control your data easily and will provide clear mechanisms for managing cookies.
7) Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the law or on our website. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.
8) Contact us
Questions about this policy or how we use cookies?
Contact us at trustees@uphilltrust.org. We are committed to safeguarding your data and privacy.
