Cookie Policy for Save A Stray

Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Save A Stray uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (saveastray.uk).

1. 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.

Some cookies are essential for the website to work. Others help us improve the website or provide additional functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may include:

• Security-related cookies

• Session management cookies

• Cookie consent preferences

These cookies do not require your consent.

B) Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies help us collect information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• How users arrived at the site

• General geographic region

This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. It helps us improve our website and services.

Analytics cookies are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner.

C) Security & Spam Protection Cookies

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam and automated abuse.

reCAPTCHA may set cookies and collect certain device and interaction data to determine whether a visitor is human. This is necessary to protect the security of our website.

D) Third-Party Service Cookies

Our website may link to or embed services provided by third parties, including:

• Mailchimp (newsletter sign-up)

• External adoption and volunteer form platforms

• Third-party donation/payment providers

These providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their services. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for further information.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise your preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings tool available on our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

4. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted

The exact duration depends on the specific cookie used.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or how we use cookies. The latest version will always be available on our website.