Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23/06/2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
How We Use Cookies
Friends of Wyvern uses cookies to:
- Improve your experience on our website
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website to help us improve it
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Provide relevant content and communications
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, security features, accessibility preferences
Retention: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies
Retention: Up to 26 months
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples: Language preferences, accessibility settings
Retention: Varies (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and visitor behaviour analysis
Data collected: Anonymous usage data, page views, session duration
Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
Payment Processors
Purpose: Secure payment processing for donations
Services: PayPal, Stripe (as applicable)
Note: These services have their own cookie and privacy policies
Social Media Platforms
Purpose: Social media integration and sharing features
Note: If we include social media buttons or embedded content, these platforms may set their own cookies
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to our use of strictly necessary cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will ask for your explicit consent through our cookie banner when you first visit the site.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or contacting us directly.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, visit:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [your-email@domain.com]
Address: [Your postal address]
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.