Vegetarian Society Cookie Policy
Like many websites, www.vegsoc.org uses “cookies”. As www.allaboutcookies.org describes:
Also known as browser cookies or tracking cookies, cookies are small, often encrypted text files, located in browser directories. They are used by web developers to help users navigate their websites efficiently and perform certain functions.
Cookies are created when a user’s browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser which then creates a text file. Every time the user goes back to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website’s server. Computer cookies are created not just by the website the user is browsing but also by other websites that run ads, widgets, or other elements on the page being loaded. These cookies regulate how the ads appear or how the widgets and other elements function on the page.
You can manage your cookies by visiting this link:
www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies
Please note if you disable all cookies then you may not be able to use this website.
Our cookies
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We use google analytics to see how the website is performing and if there are any ways to improve the services offered.Google stores information on their servers and may transfer non-personal data to third parties if required to do so by law. By using this website you consent to the processing of data about you by Google.
Please refer to the Google privacy policy: |
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Used by a third party plugin AddThis, a sharing tool to connect with social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Please refer to the AddThis privacy policy: |
| These are set when you use Facebook buttons or widgets on the site. Please refer to the Facebook privacy policy: | |
| _qca | Quantcast cookies are set by ShareThis. Please refer to the privacy policy: |
| stid,uset | Used by a third party plugin ‘Sharethis’ a sharing tool to connect with social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Please refer to the ShareThis privacy policy:
http://www.sharethis.com/privacy |
| These are set by Twitter when you use Twitter buttons or widgets | |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | An essential session cookie set by the server. This is removed when the browser is closed |
| NSC_QH-16106, CSRF_TOKEN | Essential cookies for registered users portal provided by the Blackbaud NetCommunity content management system |
| VisitorGuid | Optional part of the Blackbaud Netcommunity content management system and cannot be removed. This cookie is used to improve the user experience on content comparison and suggested content. |
| SalesOrderID | Essential cookies for the operation of the donation forms. These are part of the Blackbaud Netcommunity content management system. |
| CultureLanguage | Essential cookie for the operation of the language selector. This is inserted by the Blackbaud Netcommunity content management system. |
| ShoppingCartCookieID | Essential cookie for the shopping cart and user payments. This is inserted by the Blackbaud Netcommunity content management system. |
| SalesOrderID, _atuvc | Essential cookies for the shopping cart and user payments. This is inserted by the Blackbaud Netcommunity content management system. |
| .ASPXAUTH | Essential cookie for user logins and registration. This is inserted by the Blackbaud Netcommunity content management system. |
| popup | This is set for the Veggie Bites newsletter popup. The cookie is optional and remembers if it’s shown the popup to you. |
| RecipeEmail | Set by the recipes app on mobile devices to store your favourites. This is optional. |
| RecipeFirstName | Set by the recipes app on mobile devices to store your favourites. This is optional. |
| RecipeLastName | Set by the recipes app on mobile devices to store your favourites. This is optional. |
| RecipeID | Set by the recipes app on mobile devices to store your favourites. This is optional. |
| _cookieConsentDismissed | This is set by the cookie popup tool to record your consent to cookies |
As a charity with limited resources, we seek to spend our supporters’ money in the most efficient ways possible. The above cookies mean we can more easily reach people with an interest in our work, allowing us to be more targeted, and more efficient with our supporters’ money.
We may introduce further types of cookie from time to time to improve your experience of the website. For example, we may use other targeting cookies to record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and any advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
Opting out of cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
To find out more about how the Vegetarian Society approaches your privacy, please visit www.vegsoc.org/privacy
Other types of cookies
If you’re more interested in the edible kind of cookies, may we suggest you try a Vegetarian Society Cookery School baking course! There are loads to choose from – visit www.vegsoccookeryschool.org for more information. Happy baking!