Last Updated: June 2026

Cookies Policy

Welcome to the Animal Squad website (www.animalsquad.org.uk).

This Cookies Policy explains how Animal Squad uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It also explains what choices you have regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website after accepting our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, making the website easier to use and improving your browsing experience.

Cookies cannot access information stored on your device or identify you personally unless you choose to provide personal information.

How We Use Cookies

Animal Squad uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly.
• Improve website performance.
• Understand how visitors use our website.
• Keep our website secure.
• Remember your preferences.
• Support our online donation process.
• Measure the effectiveness of our fundraising campaigns.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

They enable core functionality such as:

• Website security
• Form submissions
• Navigation
• Cookie preference settings

These cookies cannot be disabled as the website may not function correctly without them.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve the experience.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device type
• Browser type
• Anonymous visitor statistics

We use:

• Google Analytics (where enabled)

All analytics information is collected anonymously.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

• Cookie preferences
• Form information
• Accessibility settings

These help provide a more personalised experience.

Fundraising & Donation Cookies

When making a donation, our payment providers may place cookies to ensure donations are processed securely.

These may be used by trusted providers such as:

• Stripe
• GoCardless

These cookies are necessary for processing secure online payments.

Marketing Cookies

If enabled, marketing cookies may be used to understand how visitors interact with our campaigns.

These may include:

• Facebook (Meta) Pixel
• Google Ads Conversion Tracking

These cookies will only be used where you have given your consent.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embed content from external providers.

These providers may set their own cookies, including:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Stripe
• GoCardless
• Google Maps

Animal Squad does not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of those providers for further information.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your web browser.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear browsing data

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings available on our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or our services.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Animal Squad

Website: www.animalsquad.org.uk

Email: animalsquaduk@outlook.com

Charity Commission Registration Number: 1217420

Registered with the Fundraising Regulator.