Cookie Information and Analytics
1) Cookies and similar technologies
A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer or electronic device when you access our website. Similar technologies include web beacons, action tags, local shared objects (‘flash cookies’) and single-pixel gifs. Such technologies can be used to track users’ actions and activities, and to store information about them. We use these cookies and/or similar technologies on this website for the following purposes:
- Customising your experience
- Storing your preferences
- Increasing site speed
- Preventing fraudulent activity
- Improving security
2) Information collected
The information we obtain from our use of cookies will not usually contain your personal data. While we may obtain information about your computer or any other electronic device which you use to access our website, such as your IP address, your browser and/or other internet log information, this information will not usually identify you personally.
In certain circumstances we may also collect personal information about you but only where you voluntarily provide it (e.g by completing an online form) or where you purchase goods or services from us.
3) Consent for cookies
In most cases we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this website. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for us to provide you with a service you have requested, or essential to the inherent functionality of the website.
When a user first visits our site there is a pop-up notice which describes how we use cookies and which also provides a link to our privacy policy. If you use this website after this notification has been displayed to you, we will assume that you consent to our use of cookies for the purposes described in this cookie policy and our privacy policy.
4) Third-party cookies
We work with third party suppliers who may also set cookies on our website. These cookies and their third party owners, are included in the table below. These third party suppliers are responsible for the cookies they set on our site. If you want further information please go to the website for the relevant third party.
5) Cookies and similar technologies used on this website
The following cookies/similar technologies are used on this website:
Third Party Cookies:
Google Analytics – The Cherie Blair Foundation uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google uses mainly Persistent Cookies and some session cookies. Google Analytics sets cookies to enable us to track the usage of pages and services on our sites, and also to enable us to create content that meets the needs of our users’ browser, operating system and screen size. We collect no personally-identifiable information.
Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By accepting the use of cookies on our sites, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
How to reject or delete this cookie
https://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html
YouTube – We utilise embedded YouTube videos on our website, when viewing these videos YouTube may place a cookie on your device to improve the viewing process.
You Tube (Google) set a number of cookies on any page that includes a Youtube video. While we have no control over the cookies set by Google, they appear to include a mixture of pieces of information to measure the number and behaviour of Youtube users, including information that links your visits to our website with your Google account if you are signed in to one. Information about your use of our website, including your IP address, may be transmitted to Google and stored on servers in the United States.This cookie does not identify you personally unless you are logged into Google, in which case it is linked to your Google account.
For further details on the cookies set by YouTube please refer to the YouTube Privacy Policy.
Twitter – The Cherie Blair Foundation makes use of Twitter accounts such as (@CherieBlairFndn). Twitter uses cookie technology and Persistent Cookies.
Webpages may also use social buttons e.g. ‘Tweet’ to enable users of our website to easily share pages with friends through social networking sites. These websites may set a cookie when you access them via these buttons.
For more information, please see the Twitter Privacy Policy
6) How to turn off cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the websites below tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, some of our website features may not function as a result.
For further information on cookies generally visit aboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner’s webpage on cookies ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
More information
If you have any queries about the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women or this website’s use of cookies please contact us.
To view our Privacy Policy please click here.