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 12 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 analytics is loaded until you choose “Accept” or switch the 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. |
| _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.
Advertising and supporters
We do not run adverts on foodbanks.co.uk. There is no Google AdSense, no ad network, no retargeting and no advertising or profiling cookies of any kind.
Instead, the directory is funded by local businesses who support a county. Their name, logo and profile appear on the pages for that area. That is ordinary content on our own pages: it sets no cookies, does not track you, and no personal data about you is shared with a supporter. You can read more on our supporter information page.
If we ever introduce advertising, we will update this policy and ask for your consent before any advertising cookie is set.
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 12 August 2026. Questions? info@foodbanks.co.uk.