Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Safeguard Foundation CIO uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit safeguardfoundation.co.uk.

It explains what cookies are, which cookies we may use and how you can control your preferences.

Who we are

Safeguard Foundation CIO is a registered charity providing access to personal safety technology and support for people who may otherwise be unable to afford it.

You can contact us at:

Email: info@safeguardfoundation.co.uk
Website: safeguardfoundation.co.uk

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your device, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the website.

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. These are known as session cookies. Other cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These are known as persistent cookies.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They may be used for security, website administration, remembering cookie preferences or enabling forms to function.

Strictly necessary cookies cannot usually be disabled through our cookie preference controls because the website may not work correctly without them.

Analytics cookies

With your permission, we use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use our website. This may include information about:

• The pages people visit
• How long visitors spend on the website
• How visitors arrived at the website
• The type of device and browser being used
• General geographical information, such as a visitor’s town or region
• Whether visitors encounter technical errors

This information helps us understand which parts of the website are useful and identify areas that may need improvement.

We configure analytics cookies so that they are not placed unless you accept analytics cookies through our cookie banner or preference controls.

Google Analytics cookies

Google Analytics may place the following cookies on your device:

The exact names and duration of cookies may change if Google updates its services or if we change our Google Analytics settings.

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to understand how our website appears and performs in Google search results.

Google Search Console provides aggregated information such as search terms, page impressions, clicks and the website’s average position in search results. It does not normally place cookies on the devices of people visiting our website.

Google and your information

Google Analytics is provided by Google. Information collected through Google Analytics may be processed by Google and stored on servers outside the United Kingdom.

Where information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards must be used in accordance with applicable data-protection law.

You can learn more about how Google uses information collected from websites by visiting:

How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services

Your cookie choices

When you first visit our website, you will be given the opportunity to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

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

Rejecting analytics cookies will not prevent you from accessing or using the main features of the website.

Managing cookies in your browser

Most internet browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies depending on the browser and device you use.

If you block all cookies, including strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.

You can find guidance about managing cookies through the help or settings section of your browser.

Other third-party content

Our website may include links to other websites or, in the future, embedded content such as videos, maps, forms or donation services. These services may place their own cookies when you interact with them.

Where non-essential third-party cookies are used, we will seek your permission before they are placed wherever required by law. Third-party services are responsible for their own privacy and cookie practices.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we change the cookies or services used by the website or if legal requirements change.

The latest version will be published on safeguardfoundation.co.uk, together with the date it was last updated.

Contact us

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

Email: info@safeguardfoundation.co.uk