The GBNI Cookie Policy explains how Girls’ Brigade Northern Ireland (GBNI) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://gbni.co.uk

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Improve website performance and usability

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Remember user preferences

• Help with website security

We do not use cookies to collect personal information unnecessarily, and we do not sell personal data collected via cookies.

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as filling in forms or setting privacy preferences.

Example uses:

• Page navigation

• Secure areas of the website

• Cookie consent settings

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Example uses through Google Analytics:

• Understanding which pages are most popular

• Monitoring website performance

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

Example uses:

• Language or region preferences

• Saved form information

Some cookies may be set by third‑party services that appear on our website, such as embedded videos or analytics tools. We do not control these cookies.

Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy policy for more information.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

• Using the cookie consent tool on our website

• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookies are stored for different lengths of time depending on their purpose. Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or in how we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

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