Cookies Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Constructing Excellence in Wales (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.cewales.org.uk.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into website traffic and performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting preferences.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site, for example, which pages are visited most often. We use this information to improve how our website works.

Example: Google Analytics cookies (if in use).

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the site to remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Third-Party Cookies

Some of our pages may include content or services from third parties (such as embedded videos or event booking platforms like Eventbrite). These third parties may set their own cookies.

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any external provider.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Analyse visitor behaviour and improve content
• Remember user preferences and login sessions
• Facilitate registration for events or newsletters
• Improve site speed and user experience

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our site, you will be given the option to accept or manage your cookie preferences via a cookie banner.

You can also manage or delete cookies using your browser settings:

• For Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• For Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
• For Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
• For Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Please note that disabling some cookies may impact the functionality or performance of the website.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@cewales.org.uk