Establish and Maintain Nature Reserves and Educate in Natural History and Nature Conservation

Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://yacwag.org.uk (the “Website”). It seeks to give you clear and comprehensive information about: what cookies are; which cookies we use; why we use them; and how you can manage your preferences.

By using our Website you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy (subject to your cookie settings).

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files which are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or other mobile device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site.

Legal basis and consent

Our use of cookies is regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Under those rules:

  • we must provide clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use;
  • where cookies are not strictly necessary for the operation of the Website we must obtain your consent before placing them;
  • your consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.

Types of cookies used

We use the following types of cookies on our Website. For each cookie we provide the name, purpose and storage period.

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Third-party cookies

Some cookies used on our Website may be set by third-party services (for example features provided by social media, analytics or advertising partners). These cookies are beyond our direct control. We recommend that you check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies, and how to opt out.

Your choices and how to manage cookies

You have the right to decide whether cookies are placed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Use our cookie banner on the first visit to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
  • Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies and remove them. However if you block or delete cookies this may impact your use of certain features of the Website.
  • Use opt-out tools provided by third-parties (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use or changes in legal requirements). We will publish any updated version on this page and indicate the date of last revision. Please review this policy periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: November 2025