Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

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

Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device. In many cases, cookies are needed for websites to function properly.

2. Types of cookies we use

We aim to use cookies in a way that is respectful of our users and proportionate to the needs of a small UK charity website. The types of cookies that may be used on the MACWO website include:

2.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot easily be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as:

• navigating between pages;
• submitting forms (for example contact or referral forms);
• maintaining basic security and performance.

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may then not work correctly.

2.2 Analytics cookies

We may use analytics tools (for example Google Analytics or similar services) to help us understand:

• how many people visit our website;
• which pages are most popular;
• how visitors move around the site; and
• roughly where in the world our visitors are located.

These cookies help us improve the design and content of the website so it better supports our users. Analytics cookies do not typically identify you directly, but they may use your IP address or other identifiers. Where required, we will seek your consent before setting non-essential analytics cookies.

2.3 Functionality cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (for example your language preferences or certain form inputs) and provide more personalised features. They may be used to:

• remember your preferences between visits;
• help forms behave consistently as you move between pages; or
• improve your overall experience of the site.

2.4 Third-party cookies

Some content on our site may be provided by third parties, which can set their own cookies. These may include:

• Analytics services – used to collect information about website usage and performance.
• Embedded content – such as videos, maps, or social media content embedded from other websites (for example YouTube, Google Maps or social platforms). When this content is displayed, the third-party provider may set cookies of its own.

We do not control the cookies set by third parties. We recommend that you check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

3. Cookie control and your choices

When you first visit our website, you may see a banner or notice explaining that we use cookies and linking to this policy. Depending on how our cookie tools are configured at any given time, you may be able to choose which categories of non-essential cookies you accept.

In addition, you can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• see which cookies are stored on your device and delete them;
• block third-party cookies;
• block cookies from particular websites;
• block all cookies; or
• delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our site may not function as intended.

4. Legal basis and consent

Under UK law, we may store cookies on your device where they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site. For all other types of cookies (such as analytics cookies), we will seek your consent where required.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where available, using the cookie controls on our site.

5. Changes to this cookie policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time, for example if we change the cookies we use or if legal requirements change. The latest version will always be available on this page and will take effect as soon as it is published.

6. Contact us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this cookie policy, please contact:

Mother and Child Welfare Organisation (MACWO)
Email: info@macwo.org
Address: 202 Uxbridge Road, London W12 7JP, United Kingdom