Cookie Policy

At Sanctuary Church we use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how our visitors interact with our content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them and how you can manage your preferences.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, making it easier for you to navigate and use the site in the future.

How we use cookies

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies the website may not perform as expected and some features may be unavailable.
Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to improve our website’s performance and content.
Functionality cookies: These allow the website to remember your preferences and provide a more personalised experience (e.g. remembering your language or region).
Third-party cookies: In some cases we use third-party services (e.g. YouTube for video content). These services may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content.

Cookies we use

Here is a list of some of the cookies we use:

Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance (e.g. which pages are visited most frequently).
YouTube: Stores preferences for embedded videos.

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies. You can manage or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Delete cookies
Block cookies
Accept cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-party cookies

Our website may contain links to other sites such as YouTube for video content. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of these external sites. Please review their respective cookie policies for more information.

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 legal or operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, so please check back regularly.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: admin@sanctuarychurch.uk