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| Cookie | Name | Purpose |
| Cookie preference | CookieControl |
This cookie is used to remember a user’s choice about cookies on wehelpanimals.org.uk. Where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie. |
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Universal Analytics (Google) |
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These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone, including the number of visitors to the website and blog, where visitors have come to the website from and the pages they visited. |
On our website, we use the Hotjar tool, which monitors and records the user's behavior on the Website. This tool records data such as navigation, page scrolling, cursor movement. Information on the location, device used, operating system, browser and cookies is also collected.
Hotjar does not collect or store any other data. More information on Hotjar's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.hotjar.com/privacy.
If you do not want your activity on the Website to be measured by Hotjar, use the link below: https://www.hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track/.
Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
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To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.