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COOKIE NOTICE
Effective date: 1st February, 2026
At RCCG NBC Bournemouth, we believe in creating not only a spiritually enriching experience, but also a safe and transparent online environment for everyone who visits our website.
Just as we value honesty and trust in our physical community, we also value your trust in the digital space. That’s why we want to be clear about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your visit, help our website function properly, and better understand how people engage with our content.
This Cookie Notice is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. Our aim is to honour your privacy while making your experience with us online as smooth and meaningful as possible.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device like your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They help websites remember who you are, improve functionality, and provide insights into how people use the site.
Cookies do not give us access to your device or your personal files. Instead, they enable features such as remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, or understanding which pages are most helpful to our visitors.
Type of Cookies | Description |
Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. |
Persistent Cookies | Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you deletethem. |
First-Party Cookies | Cookies set by the website you are visiting. |
Third-Party Cookies | Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, often used for analytics or advertising. |
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Cookie Type | Description and Purpose | Example | Requires Consent? |
Essential Cookies | These cookies are essential for the core functionality of our website—such as enabling page navigation, secure logins, and access to forms. Without them, parts of the website may not work properly. | Login authentication | No |
Analytics & Performance Cookies | These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent), so we can improve the website's content and structure. These are often set by tools like Google Analytics. | Google Analytics (anonymised data) | Yes |
Functional Cookies | These remember your settings and choices such as preferred language or layout to provide a more personalised browsing experience. | Language settings | Yes |
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies | Used when content from external platforms is embedded on our site (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps). These cookies may track usage across websites. | Google Ads, LinkedIn Pixel | Yes |
Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that store information during your visit (e.g., keeping you logged in or retainingform inputs temporarily). | Session IDs | No (expires after session) |
Persistent Cookies | Remain on your device for a set period to remember your preferences or return visits. | Remember me Token |
We use cookies on our website to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and better understand how our visitors engage with our content. Below is a summary of the main purposes and how cookies help us achieve them:
Purpose | Description |
Website Functionality | Cookies ensure key features of our website work properly, such as navigation, form submissions, or secure access to protected areas. |
User Preference | These cookies remember your settings like language choices, cookie banner preferences, or display options so you don’t have to reset them each time you visit. |
Visitor Analytics | Cookies help us anonymously track how people use our website (e.g., which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay), allowing us to improve content and performance. |
Form Completion and Session Support | These cookies help temporarily store information you enter in forms (e.g., contact or prayer request forms) to avoid losing data while navigating between pages. |
Embedded Content/Media | When we embed videos (e.g., YouTube sermons) or location maps (e.g., Google Maps), cookies allow those services to function correctly and track interactions. |
Security and Compliance | Some cookies help detect suspicious activity (e.g., spam bots or repeated login attempts), helping us protect both you and our website. |
Our website may include content and features provided by trusted third-party services—such as embedded videos, location maps, or social media feeds. When you interact with these features, the third-party providers (like YouTube, Google, or Facebook) may place cookies on your device.
These third-party cookies are set and controlled by the external platforms themselves, not by RCCG NBC Bournemouth. They may be used to track your activity across websites, collect usage statistics, or personalise your experience on their platforms.
We do not have direct access to or control over these cookies, but we do our best to inform you whenever such content is present. We also give you the option to accept or reject non-essential third-party cookies through our cookie banner or settings panel.
To learn more about how these external services use cookies and handle your data, we recommend reviewing their individual privacy and cookie policies (e.g., YouTube Privacy Policy, Google Maps Cookie Policy).
You can also choose to block third-party cookies via your browser settings or decline them using the cookie preferences on our site. Please note, however, that declining third-party cookies may affect how certain content appears or functions on our website.
Third-Party Service | Purpose | Consent Required? |
Google Analytics | Performance tracking (anonymized where possible) | Yes |
LinkedIn & Twitter Pixels | Social media engagement (disabled by default) | Yes |
Google Ads | Targeted advertising | Yes |
When you visit our website for the first time, you’ll see a cookie banner that informs you about our use of cookies and gives you the option to choose which types of cookies you’re happy for us to use.
You can choose to:
Accept all cookies (including analytics and third-party content),
Reject non-essential cookies, or
Customise your preferences by selecting only the cookie types you agree to.
We only place non-essential cookies such as analytics or embedded media trackers after you’ve given your clear, affirmative consent. This helps us respect your privacy while still offering useful online features.
Your choices are saved for future visits, but you can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking a “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the website (where available) or adjusting your browser settings.
We review our cookie consent process regularly to ensure it remains transparent, easy to use, and fully compliant with UK data protection law.
You have the following options to manage cookies:
Category | Choices You Have |
Browser Settings | Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can either Block or delete cookies; or set your browser to notify youwhen a cookie is being placed. Please note however, that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features. |
Cookie Consent Banner | When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. |
Opt-out Tools | For third-party cookies, you can use opt-out tools provided by organizations such as Google Analytics Opt-Out or your online choices |
You can control cookies via your browser settings:
Browser | Manage Cookies |
Google Chrome | |
Mozilla Firefox | |
Microsoft Edge | |
Safari |
Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect change in technology, regulations, or our data processing practices. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through appropriate channels. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we recommend checking it periodically.
Thank you for visiting Law Accent’s website. We are committed to providing a transparent and user-friendly experience while respecting your privacy.