Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Friends of St Mary’s Church Kintbury (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.fosm.org.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support marketing activities.

Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services we use.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, page navigation, and form submissions.

These cookies do not require consent under UK law.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site.

We only use analytics cookies where you have given consent where required.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or saved settings.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and show relevant advertising or measure advertising performance.

These cookies are only used with your consent.

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Ads

  • Meta Pixel

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag

  • YouTube or Vimeo embeds

These providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with our website.

You should review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for more information.

Managing cookies

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or cookie settings tool.

Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can usually:

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Set alerts when cookies are used

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Legal basis

Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR. Non-essential cookies are only used where required consent has been obtained.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

admin@fosm.org.uk