Please note: Cookie laws have changed with effect from 26th May 2011.
On 26th May 2011, new laws came into force in the UK that affect most web sites. If cookies are used in a site, the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (UK Regulations) provide that certain information must be given to that site’s visitors and the user must give his or her consent to the placing of the cookies.
The UK Regulations implemented into UK law the provisions of the amended E-Privacy Directive of 2009. The Directive required that the new laws be implemented into the laws of all EU Member States by 25th May 2011The UK is only one of three member states to meet this deadline.
Cookie policy
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. You can find more information about cookies at: www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu
Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. On the website of Orphans in Need we have the following:
Category 1:
Strictly necessary cookies:
These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as utilising the FB ‘like’ or ‘share’ features.
By using our website you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
Category 2:
Performance cookies:
We use Google Analytics, a popular web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us to analyse how users use the site. It counts the number of visitors and tells us things about their behaviour overall – such as the typical length of stay on the site or the average number of pages a user views.
These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.
By using our website you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
If you have any questions regarding this cookie disclaimer, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.