Cookie policy
Cookies are small files stored on your device. This page lists the cookies foodbanks.co.uk uses, what they do and how you can control them.
Last updated 1 August 2026
Your consent comes first
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, we only set non-essential cookies after you agree. Nothing for advertising or analytics is loaded until you choose “Accept all” or switch a category on. Essential cookies do not need consent because the site cannot work without them.
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time. .
The cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Set by | Purpose and duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fb-cookie-consent-v1 | Essential | foodbanks.co.uk | Remembers the cookie choices you made in our banner. Up to 12 months. |
| Security and delivery cookies | Essential | Our host / CDN | Keep the site available, balance traffic and protect against abuse. Session or short-lived. |
| __gads, __gpi, IDE, test_cookie | Advertising | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Select ads, limit how often you see the same ad and measure performance. Typically up to 13 to 24 months. Only set if you accept advertising cookies. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics | Anonymous statistics on which pages are visited. Up to 24 months. Only set if you accept analytics cookies. |
| NID, SOCS | Third party | Google Maps | Set when a map or directions panel loads on a listing page, to remember display preferences. |
Cookie names used by Google can change. Google publishes its current list at business.safety.google/adscookies.
Advertising on this site
Advertising keeps foodbanks.co.uk free to use. We use Google AdSense. If you accept advertising cookies, Google may use them to show you personalised ads. If you decline, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalised. You can also manage Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
Controlling cookies in your browser
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies in its settings. Blocking all cookies may stop parts of this site working as intended, including remembering your cookie choice.
More information
For how we handle personal data more generally, see our privacy policy. This cookie policy was last updated on 1 August 2026. Questions? info@foodbanks.co.uk.