How we use cookies on our site
Last updated: January 2026
This policy explains how StrayKind (formerly Animal Care Trust), UK registered charity No. 1163828, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website straykind.org.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner about how visitors use the site.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Keep you logged in if you have an account | Session |
| GDPR/cookie consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it. We currently use:
Meta Pixel (Facebook) Helps us measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising and understand how visitors interact with our site after seeing our ads.
Google Analytics (coming soon) Will help us understand visitor behaviour, including which pages are most popular and how people navigate the site.
You can opt out of analytics cookies using the cookie settings on our site or through your browser.
When you make a donation, our payment providers may set cookies:
Stripe Used to process card payments securely and prevent fraud.
PayPal Used when you choose to pay via PayPal.
These cookies are necessary to complete your donation and are set by the payment provider, not by us.
Meta Pixel (Facebook) In addition to analytics, this helps us show relevant content to people who have visited our site when they use Facebook or Instagram. You can control Facebook ad preferences in your Facebook settings.
Mailchimp If you click through from one of our email newsletters, Mailchimp may set cookies to help us understand which content is most engaging.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:
Please refer to these providers’ privacy policies for more information about their cookies.
Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to:
– See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
– Block third-party cookies
– Block all cookies
– Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Be aware that blocking all cookies may affect how websites work for you.
How to manage cookies in common browsers: – Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies – Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies – Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies – Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Opt-out links
We may update this policy as we add new features or services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Post: StrayKind, c/o Axis Cloud Accounting, The Marlowe Innovation Centre, Marlowe Way, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 6FA
