TREE Foundation - Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 12th Aug 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how the Trust for Records of Enslavement and Emancipation (“TREE”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.treefoundation.org.uk.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting.

  • Third-party cookies – set by services from another domain.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

a) Essential cookies – Required for the website to function. These include:

  • Squarespace platform cookies for core site functionality (navigation, page loading, security).

  • SumUp payment cookies to enable checkout and process transactions securely.

b) Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve it. These include:

  • Google Analytics cookies to track page visits, time on site, and device/browser information.

c) Performance & functionality cookies – Remember your preferences and enhance your experience.

d) Marketing cookies – Only if you interact with our social media embeds or receive marketing emails, e.g.,

  • Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social media tracking cookies when you click links or view embedded feeds.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies provided by trusted third parties, including:

  • Squarespace – site hosting, performance, and security.

  • SumUp – secure payments and fraud prevention.

  • Google Analytics – anonymised visitor behaviour tracking.

  • Social media platforms – if you interact with embedded content or share links.

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:
Email: info@treefoundation.org.uk
Post: TREE Foundation, 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ