Cookies Policy

In common with most websites, we use cookies. By continuing to use our website you agree to us placing cookies on your computer.


1. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies help improve your experience by enabling navigation, remembering preferences, and providing useful features.

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

  • First-Party (set directly by this website)

  • Third-Party (set by services like Google or MailChimp)


2. How we use cookies

  • We use both session and persistent cookies to enable features and enhance your webiste experience.

  • We may also use cookies to identify which pages are being visited and analyse website traffic. All data collected is anonymised and used solely for statistical purposes.

3. Third-party cookies

These cookies are placed by third-party services, such as:

  • MailChimp - used for managing email newsletter subscriptions. By signing up, you consent to your information being processed by MailChimp as per their Privacy Policy and terms of use.

  • Google Analytics - used to analyse how visitors use the site. You can view details of how they use cookies, their purposes and their Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of tracking entirely.

  • ChurchSuite - Used for managing church-related services and interactions. You consent to your information being processed by ChurchSuite as per their Privacy Policy.


4. Controlling cookies

By default, cookies are set when you visit the site unless you change your browser’s settings. You can manage cookies via your browser’s “Help” menu or visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies for guidance. Most browsers allow you to reject all cookies whilst some only allow third-party cookies to be rejected. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.

5. Useful resources

Information Commissioner’s Office
Aboutcookies.org
All About Cookies