Cookie Policy for Volunteernearme
Last updated: October 22, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Volunteernearme ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website Volunteernearme.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website.
What types of cookies do we use?
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
- Firebase Authentication: We use cookies to manage your session and keep you logged in if you create an account. These are considered essential for the site's security and functionality if you choose to log in.
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies are used to collect information about traffic to our website and how users use the site. The information gathered does not identify any individual visitor.
- Firebase Analytics (Google Analytics): We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users engage with our website. It helps us understand which pages are popular, how long users stay on the site, and how they found us. This information is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set after you have given your consent.
Firebase Analytics is a service provided by Google Inc. You can find more information about Google's privacy practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How can you control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site.
If you choose to reject analytics cookies, we will not set them. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be rejected as they are required for the website to function.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: privacy@volunteernearme.co.uk