1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how data is collected and
used.

2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
• First-party: Set by our website
• Third-party: Set by another domain (e.g., social media platforms)
Cookies can also be:
• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

Further information about cookies (including how to disable them) can be found on https://allaboutcookies.org/

3. How We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, login sessions). They do not require user consent.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous data. We use this information to improve our content, navigation, and overall user experience.
Examples:

Google Analytics (used to track page views and visitor behavior)

These cookies do not collect personal data and are only used to improve website performance.
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve content and user experience.

You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and enhance your experience. Functionality cookies remember your choices (such as preferred language or text size) and help us personalize your experience.
Examples:
Remembering login details
Retaining form field entries between sessions
We use Google Maps on our contact page to help you locate our offices. Google may set cookies to remember your browser and preferences.

d. Social Media Cookies
We may use social media plugins (e.g., Facebook Like, Twitter Follow, LinkedIn Share) to allow you to interact with our content. These third parties may set cookies to track usage. Please refer to their privacy policies:
– Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
– Twitter: https://twitter.com/en/privacy
– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
– Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy

4. Legal Basis

Under the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and EU GDPR, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You will be presented with a cookie banner when you first visit our site, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or through a cookie banner/tool if provided on our site. To disable cookies through your browser:
• Visit your browser’s settings and block or delete cookies

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website
More guidance on managing cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org

For guidance:
– Internet Explorer:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
– Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
– Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
– Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

6. Data Privacy
Any personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g., via contact forms) is treated as confidential and will not be sold or shared with third parties. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information or to serve targeted advertising.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email:, please contact us via our Contact Us page or email us at enquiries@ddcvs.org.uk