Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Gymnasts for Change International (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://www.gymnastsforchange.com

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

This document explains how we collect limited technical information and how you can control its use. 

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to function properly and help us understand how visitors interact with our site.

Cookies may:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Help improve website performance

  • Provide anonymised usage statistics

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

They enable core functionality such as:

  • Page navigation

  • Security and accessibility

These cookies do not require your consent.

b. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website.

This includes:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • How users navigate the site

This helps us:

  • Improve our website

  • Understand user needs

  • Support our advocacy work

We configure analytics, where possible, to:

  • Reduce data collection

  • Anonymise IP addresses

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies in a limited and proportionate way to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Monitor website performance

  • Improve user experience

We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR:

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate necessity

  • Analytics cookies are used only with your consent

You will be given a clear choice to accept or reject non-essential cookies when you visit our website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

  • Through our website cookie banner or settings tool

  • By adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

  • By withdrawing consent at any time

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as Google Analytics.

These providers may process data outside the UK and are responsible for their own data practices. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Further Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit: