This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Jersey Trees for Life uses them on jerseytreesforlife.org, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

We use three categories of cookies on this website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form or navigating between pages.

Examples include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load-balancing cookies

No consent is required for essential cookies as they are strictly necessary for the website to operate.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and the overall user experience. These cookies collect information anonymously, including:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on each page
• How you arrived at the site (e.g. search engine, direct link)
• General location data (country/region level only)

Google Analytics cookies set on this site:

• _ga — Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years.
• _ga_* — Used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.
• _gid — Distinguishes users. Expires after 24 hours.

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, visit: policies.google.com/privacy

These cookies are only set with your consent.

2.3 Third-Party Embed Cookies

Some pages on our website may contain embedded content from third-party platforms, such as YouTube videos or Vimeo players. When you interact with this content, those platforms may set their own cookies on your device.

Examples:

• YouTube (Google LLC) — may set cookies for video playback and analytics
• Vimeo — may set cookies for video playback and performance

These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties, and their own privacy and cookie policies apply. We recommend reviewing:

• YouTube / Google: policies.google.com/privacy
• Vimeo: vimeo.com/privacy

Where possible, we use privacy-enhanced embed modes to limit the data these platforms collect. However, some cookies may still be set when you play a video.

These cookies are only set with your consent.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics and third-party embed cookies).

You can change your preferences at any time by:

• Using the cookie settings link in the footer of our website
• Clearing cookies in your browser settings
• Using your browser's built-in privacy controls

Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions or limit some features.

4. Cookie Settings in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management guidance for common browsers:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store
• Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised 'last updated' date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: admin@jerseytreesforlife.org

Website: jerseytreesforlife.org

Jersey Trees for Life is a registered charity in Jersey, Channel Islands.