Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Remnant Christian Network Wales (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy/Privacy Notice.

1. WHAT COOKIES ARE

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help the website work, help us understand how the website is used, and may enable certain features.

We also use (or may use) similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, or SDKs. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.

2. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

In the UK, cookies are regulated under:

  • the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR); and
  • the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (where cookies involve processing personal data).

In summary:

  • Strictly necessary cookies can be used without consent where they are essential to provide a service you request or to operate the website.
  • All other cookies (for example analytics, functionality, and marketing/advertising cookies) generally require your consent before they are placed on your device.

Where consent is required, we will not place those cookies unless and until you have made an active choice (for example “Accept” or enabling a category in cookie settings).

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We may use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as:

  • setting cookie preferences;
  • completing and submitting forms (where applicable);
  • security and fraud prevention; and
  • load balancing and basic site operation.

Lawful basis: PECR “strictly necessary” exemption; and where personal data is processed, UK GDPR legitimate interests (site operation/security) or necessity to provide a requested service.

3.2 PREFERENCES/FUNCTIONAL COOKIES (CONSENT-BASED)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering choices you make (e.g., language, region, or other site preferences).

Lawful basis: Consent.

3.3 ANALYTICS/PERFORMANCE COOKIES (CONSENT-BASED)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, links clicked, error messages). We use this information to improve the website and our communications.

Analytics cookies may collect identifiers and technical information such as IP address (often truncated or masked), device and browser information, and usage events.

Lawful basis: Consent.

3.4 MARKETING/ADVERTISING COOKIES (CONSENT-BASED)

These cookies may be used to deliver adverts, measure advertising effectiveness, and build a profile of your interests (including across websites). We do not typically set advertising cookies ourselves; however, third-party services embedded on our website may do so if you allow them.

Lawful basis: Consent

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND EMBEDDED CONTENT (YOUTUBE AND OTHERS)

Some pages on our website may include content or features provided by third parties. For example, embedded YouTube videos/livestreams.

When you view an embedded YouTube player (or interact with it), YouTube/Google may place cookies or use similar technologies and may collect data about your device and activity. This processing is governed by YouTube/Google and your settings with them.

Important: We do not control third-party cookies. Where required, we will not load non-essential third-party cookies unless you consent via our cookie settings (or until you choose to interact with that embedded content, depending on how the embed is implemented).

5. COOKIE CONSENT: HOW WE OBTAIN IT AND HOW WE CAN CHANGE IT

Where consent is required, we will provide a cookie banner and/or cookie settings tool that enables you to:

  • accept all non-essential cookies;
  • reject non-essential cookies; and/or
  • choose cookie categories (granular preferences).

You can change your preferences at any time by:

  • using our cookie settings tool (if available on the website); and/or
  • adjusting your browser settings (see section 7).

Withdrawing consent: If you previously consented to non-essential cookies, you can withdraw consent at any time via cookie settings. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

No detriment: Refusing non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using the core website, but certain features may not work as intended.

6. COOKIES WE USE (COOKIE INVENTORY)

Because cookies depend on the specific services enabled on the website (and may change when plugins/providers update), we maintain a cookie inventory.

Below is a comprehensive template you can publish. Replace placeholders once you confirm your exact tools (e.g., Google Analytics, embedded YouTube, WordPress/Wix/Webflow features, spam protection, etc.).

6.1 STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES (EXAMPLES)

  • Cookie preference cookie (stores whether you accepted/rejected cookies and your settings)
  • Provider: [Your site / cookie tool]
  • Purpose: Saves your cookie choices
  • Duration: [e.g., 6–12 months]
  • Security cookies (e.g., bot protection / security plugins)
  • Provider: [Your site / security provider]
  • Purpose: Security and fraud prevention
  • Duration: [session to 12 months, depending on provider]

6.2 FUNCTIONAL COOKIES (EXAMPLES – CONSENT-BASED)

  • Preference cookies (language, region, accessibility preferences)
  • Provider: [Your site / plugin]
  • Purpose: Remember preferences
  • Duration: [session to 12 months]

6.3 ANALYTICS COOKIES (EXAMPLES – CONSENT-BASED)

  • Website analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics / other analytics tool)
  • Provider: [Analytics provider]
  • Purpose: Measure and improve website performance
  • Duration: [e.g., 24 hours to 2 years depending on cookie]

6.4 MARKETING COOKIES (EXAMPLES – CONSENT-BASED)

  • Advertising / tracking cookies
  • Provider: [e.g., Google/YouTube, Meta, etc., if used]
  • Purpose: Advertising measurement/personalisation
  • Duration: [varies]

6.5 EMBEDDED MEDIA COOKIES (EXAMPLES – CONSENT-BASED, THIRD-PARTY)

  • YouTube embedded player cookies
  • Provider: YouTube/Google
  • Purpose: Deliver video content; performance; potentially tracking depending on settings and consent
  • Duration: [varies]
7. CONTROLLING COOKIES IN YOUR BROWSER

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • see what cookies are stored
  • delete cookies; and
  • block cookies from specific websites or block third-party cookies.

Please note:

  • blocking all cookies may prevent some websites from working properly
  • deleting cookies may reset your preferences (including cookie choices).
8. HOW LONG COOKIES LAST

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser; or
  • Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Exact durations vary depending on the cookie and provider. Where possible, we aim to use cookies that expire within a reasonable period consistent with their purpose.

9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or changes in law and guidance. The most recent version will always be available on this page and will show the “Last updated” date.

10. CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Remnant Christian Network Wales Ltd
Email: info@rcncardiff.org
Telephone: +44 7915 234696
Address: RCN Cardiff Prayer Tent, Beignon Close, Cardiff, CF24 5PB, United Kingdom