Cookies Policy

RFS Foundation (Registered Charity Number: 1215605)

Last updated: 23 February 2026

Introduction

The RFS Foundation website (https://www.rfsfoundation.org.uk/) (the “Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how the Website is used.

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

By using our Website and accepting cookies through our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy.

The RFS Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use data, in accordance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

1. Ensure the Website functions properly

Some cookies are essential to enable core functionality such as:

Website security
Form submissions (including donation forms)
Preventing fraud
Ensuring reliable Website performance

These cookies cannot be switched off.

2. Understand how visitors use our Website

We collect anonymised or pseudonymised information to help us understand:

How visitors use our Website
Which pages are visited most often
How visitors navigate the Website
How we can improve the Website and user experience

This helps us improve our services and ensure the Website meets the needs of our supporters.

Analytics technology (Visitor Analytics)

We use Visitor Analytics, a privacy-focused website analytics service.

Visitor Analytics collects statistical information such as:

Pages visited
Approximate location (country-level)
Device type
Browser type
Session duration
Website interactions

This data is:

Pseudonymised
Not used to identify individuals
Not combined with other personal data

Visitor Analytics uses fingerprinting technology, which does not store cookies on your device.

More information can be found at: https://www.visitor-analytics.io

Website hosting cookies (Wix.com)

Our Website is hosted on Wix.com Ltd.

Wix places essential cookies on your device to ensure the Website functions properly.

These cookies support:

Website security
Fraud prevention
Form functionality
Website performance

Examples include:

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These cookies may be session or persistent cookies.

Personal data may be processed in accordance with the Wix Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Wix may process data outside the UK or European Economic Area using appropriate safeguards.

Types of cookies we use:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website.

They enable:

Website security
Donation forms
Navigation
Core Website functionality

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Performance and analytics technologies

These technologies help us understand Website usage and improve performance.

They do not identify individual users.

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to consent to cookies.

You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie banner.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies

Useful guidance can be found at: www.allaboutcookies.org

Browser-specific guidance:

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact: RFS Foundation Registered Charity Number: 1215605

Email: info@recruitforspouses.co.uk