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Cookies Policy

RFS Foundation (Registered Charity Number: 1215605)

Last updated: 23 February 2026 

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Introduction

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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What are cookies?

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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.

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How we use cookies

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We use cookies to:

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1. Ensure the Website functions properly

Some cookies are essential to enable core functionality such as:

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  • Website security

  • Form submissions (including donation forms)

  • Preventing fraud

  • Ensuring reliable Website performance

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These cookies cannot be switched off.

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2. Understand how visitors use our Website

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We collect anonymised or pseudonymised information to help us understand:

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  • 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

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

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Analytics technology (Visitor Analytics)

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

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Visitor Analytics collects statistical information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Approximate location (country-level)

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Session duration

  • Website interactions

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This data is:

  • Pseudonymised

  • Not used to identify individuals

  • Not combined with other personal data

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

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

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Website hosting cookies (Wix.com)

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Our Website is hosted on Wix.com Ltd.

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

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These cookies support:

  • Website security

  • Fraud prevention

  • Form functionality

  • Website performance

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Examples include:

  • svSession

  • hs

  • XSRF-TOKEN

  • smSession

  • TSxxxxxxxx

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These cookies may be session or persistent cookies.

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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.

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Types of cookies we use:

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Strictly necessary cookies

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These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website.

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They enable:

  • Website security

  • Donation forms

  • Navigation

  • Core Website functionality

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These cookies cannot be disabled.

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Performance and analytics technologies

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These technologies help us understand Website usage and improve performance.

They do not identify individual users.

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Managing your cookie preferences

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

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

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You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

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Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

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

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Browser-specific guidance:

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Changes to this policy

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

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Contact us

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

Email: info@recruitforspouses.co.uk

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