CookiePolicy
How and why we use cookies on our website.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain any personally identifiable information on their own. They cannot be used to install malware or viruses on your device.
How We Use Cookies
The Basildon Parents4Parents website uses cookies for a limited number of purposes. We use them to help our website function correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our site, and to improve our content and services.
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or to build profiles of our visitors for marketing purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works and the content we provide. We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar privacy-friendly analytics tools.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. For example, if we embed content from services such as Facebook, YouTube, or Eventbrite, those services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information.
Cookies on This Website
The following table lists the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state for analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
This table will be updated as our website develops.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly or your experience may be affected.
You can find out how to manage cookies in your browser using the links below:
For more general information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
This policy was last updated on 12 April 2026.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: basildonp4p@outlook.com
- Phone: 07923 426502
Basildon Parents4Parents (BP4P) — Registered Charity No. 1176284
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.