This is the Cookies Policy (the "Policy") for Okehampton.Org, accessible from www.okehampton.org. To make this site function properly, we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device. These cookies are downloaded to your computer to improve your browsing experience as well as other purposes that are outlined in this Policy.

Accordingly, this Policy is a legally binding agreement between you ("user," "visitor," "you," or "your") and this Website administrator or operator ("administrator," "operator," "we," "us," or "our"). This cookies policy page describes what cookies are, what information they gather, why, and how they're being used by Okehampton.Org and any of its related products and services (the "Services"). We will also share how to control and disable these cookies and withdraw consent to collect cookies. However, please know that these actions may downgrade some aspects of this site's functionality. In order to comply with British and European Data Protection legislation, we are required to publish a policy about how we use Cookies on our website. In practice, by modern website standards, using Cookies as a means of managing the "state" of the website is old fashioned. Most websites such as this one, use Tokens which are a complex series of alphanumeric characters which carry information, such as the detail of who is accessing the website, and pass them from client to server and back again every time the client requests information from the Server. This type of Token can be considered or thought of a Session Cookie and as soon as the visitor exists the Okehampton.Org website all Tokenised information is lost and deleted.

For further information on how we use, collect and manage your personal data and information, see our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored in text files saved on your mobile device or computer when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website's server to record and store your actions and preferences, such as login information, user history, language settings, font settings, colour settings, and other display preferences, over a particular period.

Cookies ensure visitors do not have to continuously re-enter their details or information whenever they revisit the site or surf between pages.
Cookies are used to remember your preferences for single visits through sessional cookies or multiple repeat visits through permanent cookies.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies and Tokens are essential for our website to function optimally and enhance website performance for a better user experience. In the case of the Token, the website would simply not function and an error immediately reported to the Client if a Token was tampered with or deleted.

We use cookies for various reasons, which are explained in detail below. Please know that cookie-related information is not used to identify you personally. On the other hand, Tokens do carry your username from page to page when you are logged into the website.

How to Control Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies on your mobile device or computer and adjust your browser settings to prevent cookies. Users can withdraw consent to collect cookies on the website. You can also determine whether you want to agree to the site's use of cookies. However, doing this may cause you to repeat your preferences every time you visit the site manually, and some of the site's services and functionality may not work optimally.

Disabling Cookies

You can disable cookies setting by adjusting the option on your browser settings (see your browser "Help" for more details). However, please be aware that the act of disabling cookies will affect your visit's functionality and the use of this website and many others. Unfortunately, disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. In most cases, there are no website standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to the site. It is recommended that you enable cookies for optimal site functionality and service.

The Cookies We Use

Sessional Cookies

Sessional cookies are temporary cookies that are operational during your visit and expire when the user closes the browser.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to operate optimally, following your site preferences for future visits. These recognize your site username and customizations.

Survey Cookies

We periodically issue our users surveys and questionnaires to provide interesting insights, helpful tools or understand their preferences or opinions more accurately. These surveys may use cookies to remember participants or to generate accurate results even after you change pages.

Forms Cookies

We use cookies to remember your details for future correspondence when you submit information through forms like contact or comment forms.

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are the cookies explained above that are set by the website.

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, the website uses cookies provided by trusted third parties that serve content or render advertising and analytics services on this website. The following section explains the third-party cookies you may encounter while using this site.

    • We periodically test new features and make subtle changes to our site's user interaction. Cookies may be used to provide you with a consistent experience on the site and understand our user's preferred optimizations. 
    • We rely on adverts to offset the running costs of this site and generate revenue for further development. We use behavioural advertising cookies to ensure that we provide you with the most relevant adverts where possible by anonymously tracking your specific interests and presenting similar interests. 

Amendments and Modifications

Okehampton.Org reserves the right to modify this Policy and its terms as they relate to this website and services at any time, effective and in full force upon posting the updated version on the website.

Please check this page regularly for updates. The continued use of the website and its services after that shall constitute your consent to such amendments and modifications.

Policy Acceptance

You hereby acknowledge that you have read this Cookies Policy and agree to all its provisions, terms, and conditions. By continuing to access and use this website and its services, you also agree to be legally bound by this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this Policy, you are not permitted to access or use this website and its services.

Contact Us

This document was modified on 30th April 2024. If you have any questions about this Cookie and Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

By email: info@okehampton.org

By phone number: 01837 608346

By mail: 11 Watts Drive, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1XT