Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 1st November 2024

At Tendring Pen Pals, we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring your experience on our website is clear and user-friendly. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use on www.tendringpenpals.co.uk.
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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and enhance your browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others are used to provide analytics or personalised content.
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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions as intended.

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Analyse website traffic and user interactions to enhance our services.

• Remember your preferences, such as language settings or consent choices.
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Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or setting your privacy preferences.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are most visited or if users encounter errors. This helps us improve the site’s functionality and your experience.

3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your language preferences or login details.

4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include features from third-party services, such as embedded social media content or analytics tools. These providers may set cookies on your device when you use these features.
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Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are set on your device.
• Delete cookies individually or all at once.
• Block cookies from specific websites or all websites.

For more information, consult your browser’s help section:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Safari

Microsoft Edge
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Third-Party Cookies and Opt-Out

For cookies set by third-party services, you can opt out directly with the respective providers:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out

• Facebook Privacy Settings
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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Please check this page periodically for updates.
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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Tendring Pen Pals
Email: 
contact@tendringpenpals.co.uk
Address: Tendring Pen Pals, PO BOX 364, Woodbridge, IP12 9FY

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”

William Butler Yeats an Irish poet who won the Nobel prize for Literature in 1923.