Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Girls Friendly Society (“GFS”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
For information about how we process personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us:
- Make the site work properly
- Understand how visitors use our pages
- Improve your experience
- Support our fundraising and awareness activities
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable features such as:
- Secure login
- Donation and sign‑up forms
- Page navigation
- Security and fraud prevention
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (ensuring the website works correctly).
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Links clicked
Examples include analytics tools used to measure engagement.
Legal basis: Consent.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as:
- Language
- Region
- Accessibility settings
Legal basis: Consent.
d. Fundraising & Campaign Measurement Cookies
These cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our campaigns and communications. They may track:
- Whether you came to our site from a fundraising email
- Whether a campaign led to a donation or sign‑up
Legal basis: Consent.
e. Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted partners who provide services such as:
- Payment processing
- Social media sharing
- Embedded videos
- Analytics and advertising tools
These partners may use their cookies to build profiles or track activity across websites. You can find more details in the cookie table below.
Legal basis: Consent (except where strictly necessary).
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure donation and sign‑up forms work correctly
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand how visitors engage with our content
- Support fundraising, outreach, and awareness campaigns
- Remember your preferences
5. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept cookies
- Deny cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by reopening the cookie settings panel.
6. How to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Adjusting your cookie settings on our website
- Clearing cookies in your browser
- Using opt‑out tools provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics opt‑out browser add‑on)
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect how donation forms and other features work.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or how we operate. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@gfs.org.uk
Address: 3rd Floor, 86–90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Phone: 02078379669