Cookie Policy
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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Migrants’ Rights Network (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: [www.migrantsrights.org.uk].
We are a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number: 1125746 and comply with UK data protection law, including UK GDPR and PECR.
By using our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can:
- Remember your preferences
- Help improve website performance
- Enable secure donation processing
- Provide analytics information
- Support marketing and fundraising activity
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They are used for:
- Website security
- Fraud prevention
- Processing donations
- Remembering your cookie preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential website operation)
B. Analytics / Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Examples may include:
- Page visits
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Error messages
We use analytics services provided by Google LLC to help us understand website usage. Google may process anonymised usage data.
Legal basis: Consent
C. Functionality Cookies (Consent Required)
These remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Form information
- Accessibility settings
Legal basis: Consent
D. Marketing / Fundraising Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies may:
- Track engagement with campaigns
- Measure effectiveness of fundraising activity
- Allow targeted advertising on platforms such as Meta Platforms or Google LLC
These cookies are only set if you give explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties when you:
- Make a donation through a payment provider
- Watch embedded videos (e.g., YouTube)
- Share content on social media
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you
to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of our website.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
6. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored for a set period or until deleted
Retention periods vary depending on the cookie type.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent
- The right to object to processing
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office
For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Migrants’ Rights Network
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07534 488696
