Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help us understand how people use our site, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the website to function properly, such as enabling page navigation or access to secure areas. These cookies do not require your consent.

Examples:

• Session management
• Security features

b. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. They help us improve the performance and usability of our site.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)

Note: We will not set analytics cookies unless you give us consent via the cookie banner.

c. Functionality Cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., your language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

Example:

• Remembering user preferences

d. Third-Party Cookies

Some of our pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, donation forms, social media links) from third-party services which may set their own cookies.

Examples:

• YouTube
• PayPal/Stripe
• Mailchimp

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Use the cookie banner on our website to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more detailed guidance.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how our website functions.

Cookies may be stored for:

• Session duration (deleted when you close your browser), or
• Persistent duration (saved on your device for a set period).

The duration depends on the cookie type and purpose. See your browser or tools like Cookiebot for details.

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: info@mettatrust.org
Postal address: Plantation Villa, Ruxton Farm, Kings Caple, Herefordshire, HR1 4TX, United Kingdom