Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 22 April 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Sheffield Cats Shelter (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://thesheffieldcatsshelter.org (the “Website”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and provide information to the site owners about how it is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies
  These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to submit forms or remember your cookie preferences.

• Functional Cookies
  These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferences or the region you are in, to provide a more personalised experience.

• Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to improve the Website’s performance and user experience.

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies on this website.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site may be set by third-party services. For example:

• Google Analytics – used to gather anonymised information about how visitors use the site.

• WordPress and Plugins – certain WordPress plugins may set cookies for functionality or user interaction (e.g. cookie consent management).

We do not control the use of cookies by third parties. Please refer to their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer (if available) or by adjusting your browser settings.

You can also control cookies through your browser:

• Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, or block cookies.

• Disabling some cookies may affect how the Website functions.

To learn more about how to manage cookies, you can visit:
www.allaboutcookies.org

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:

Email: info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org
Postal Address:
The Sheffield Cats Shelter
1 Travis Place
Broomhall
Sheffield
S10 2DB
United Kingdom