Last updated: 1 September 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Devon Farmers' Benevolent Fund uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by the websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve how they work, and to provide information to website owners about how their sites are used.
The cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They do not store information that identifies you.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tdf_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so the banner doesn't re-appear on every visit. | 12 months |
| session | Maintains your session (form state, preferences) while you browse. | Session only |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. All information is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set if you accept them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and measures site usage. | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users over a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
Third-party services
- Google Analytics — usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy.
- Netlify — our hosting provider. May set essential security and load-balancing cookies. Netlify Privacy Policy.
How to manage your preferences
When you first visited our site you were asked to choose your cookie preferences. You can change them at any time by:
- Clicking "Manage cookies" — using the button below. This re-opens the consent banner.
- Adjusting your browser settings — most browsers let you block, delete or be warned about cookies. See aboutcookies.org for browser-specific guidance.
- Using Google's opt-out — for Google Analytics specifically, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Effect of disabling cookies
If you disable essential cookies, the consent banner may keep re-appearing. Disabling analytics cookies has no effect on site functionality; we simply won't collect anonymous usage data from your visits.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we use cookies, we will update this policy. The most recent version is always here.
Questions
For any questions about cookies or our use of them, contact dpo@devonfarmersbenevolent.org.uk.