Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how MASKK (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Website Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function correctly, remember preferences, improve user experience and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period
- First-party cookies – set by MASKK
- Third-party cookies – set by external services used on our website
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Improve website security
- Remember user preferences
- Support member login areas
- Enable booking and form functionality
- Measure website performance
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve accessibility and user experience
Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off.
Examples include:
- Security cookies
- Login authentication cookies
- Session management cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
Lawful basis: Legitimate Interest
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make.
Examples include:
- Remembering accessibility preferences
- Saving display settings
- Remembering user preferences between visits
Lawful basis: Consent (where required)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
Information collected may include:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device type
- How visitors arrive at our website
Where possible, information is anonymised.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
- Other website analytics tools
Lawful basis: Consent
Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies if we run digital advertising campaigns.
These cookies can help:
- Measure campaign performance
- Understand engagement with content
- Improve communications
We will request consent before placing these cookies.
Lawful basis: Consent
Third-party services
Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:
- Google Maps
- YouTube videos
- Facebook content
- Instagram content
- Microsoft services
- Online booking systems
- Payment providers
These third parties may place cookies on your device independently of MASKK.
We recommend reviewing their individual privacy and cookie policies.
Member Login Areas
If you use our website’s member areas, staff portals or online systems, additional cookies may be used to:
- Keep you logged in securely
- Recognise your session
- Remember your preferences
- Prevent fraudulent access
These cookies are necessary for security and website functionality.
Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to choose which non-essential cookies you accept.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Prevent websites from setting cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser guidance
You can find information about managing cookies in popular browsers at:
- Google Chrome – https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/
- Microsoft Edge – https://explore.microsoft.com/en-gb/edge?form=MA13FJ
- Mozilla Firefox – https://www.firefox.com/en-GB/features/
- Safari – https://www.apple.com/uk/safari/
Please refer to your browser provider’s support documentation for the latest instructions.
Do Not Track signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting.
As there is currently no consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, our website may not recognise or respond to them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in legislation
- Regulatory guidance
- Website functionality
- New services or technologies
Contact us
If you have any questions about this or to request:
- A copy of the full GDPR and Data Protection Policy
- A copy of our Privacy Notices
- Information about your rights
- To make a data protection request
MASKK – Manor After School & Kids Klubs
Email: data@maskk.org.uk
Website: https://www.maskk.org.uk
