This Cookie Policy explains how Support Networks , a project delivered by Windmill Torbay ("we", "our", or "us"), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By using our website, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. 

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1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites work properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Some cookies are essential, while others help us improve your experience.

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2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make sure the website functions correctly

• Understand how people use our website

• Improve user experience and content

• Monitor website performance

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3. Types of cookies we use

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Essential Cookies (Always Active)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies help us see things like:

• How many people visit the site

• Which pages are most popular

• How users move through the site

This information is anonymous and helps us improve the website.

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Functional Cookies

These cookies help improve your experience by remembering things like:

• Preferences or settings

• Previously entered information (where applicable)

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Marketing Cookies 

We may use marketing cookies in the future to:

• Measure the effectiveness of campaigns

• Understand how people find our website

We will always ask for your consent before using these. 

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4. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage your preferences

You can also change your cookie settings at any time through your browser settings. 

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5. Third-party cookies

Come cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as:

• Google Analytics

These providers may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies 

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6. How long cookies are stored

Cookies may be stored on your device for different lengths of time:

• Session cookies - deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies - remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

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7. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. 

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8. Contact us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact:

manager@windmilltorbay.org.uk

01803 314876