Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how New Hope Church ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.newhopechurch.co.uk).
1. 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 efficiently, provide secure functionality, and offer information to the website owners.
2. Our Approach to Cookies
We respect your privacy and aim to keep our website as simple and transparent as possible.
- No Non-Essential Cookies: We do not use non-essential tracking, performance, advertising, or analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixels).
- No Cookie Consent Banner Needed: Because we do not place non-essential tracking cookies on your device, you will not see an intrusive cookie consent pop-up when visiting our website.
3. Essential & Functional Third-Party Services We Use
Our website uses two specific third-party tools to protect our site and deliver media content. These tools operate under strict privacy controls:
A. Google reCAPTCHA (Contact Form Security)
We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact form to protect our website against automated spam and abuse. Google reCAPTCHA collects technical device and browser information (such as your IP address) to verify that a form submission is being made by a human rather than a bot.
Under UK data protection regulations (PECR / UK GDPR), security tools used to protect a site and prevent fraud are classified as strictly necessary, and therefore do not require prior cookie consent.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Anti-spam and security verification
- More Information: This service is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
B. Embedded YouTube Videos (Privacy-Enhanced Mode)
We embed short videos on our site to provide information about Christianity and church life. To protect your privacy, all videos are embedded using YouTube’s privacy-enhanced domain (www.youtube-nocookie.com).
- How it works: YouTube will not store tracking or profiling cookies on your device simply because you visit a page with an embedded video.
- Playback: YouTube may set functional local storage tokens or essential cookies only if and when you actively click the play button to watch the video.
- Provider: YouTube / Google LLC
- Purpose: Video content delivery
- More Information: View the Google Privacy Policy.
4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Although we do not set non-essential cookies, most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, but doing so may affect certain website features or security functionality.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage or delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technical requirements or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we protect your data, please contact us.
Last updated: April 2020