Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how monassos.org uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, personalise content, and understand how visitors interact with our site. We are committed to transparency about our cookie practices.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember information about your preferences and activity. Cookies can be either session-based (temporary) or persistent (lasting longer). Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly, whilst others help us enhance your experience and analyse how you use our services. We use cookies to track user behaviour, manage user sessions, and improve the functionality of our site for all visitors.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate properly.
• Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous information about page visits, user interactions, and browser types. This helps us improve site performance and user experience.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and settings when you visit our site. They may store language preferences, layout choices, or other customisation options you select.
• Marketing Cookies: We may use marketing cookies to display relevant content and advertisements based on your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to provide personalised experiences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes. Essential cookies enable core website functionality and security features. Performance cookies help us understand visitor behaviour and identify areas for improvement. Preference cookies store your customisation choices to personalise future visits. We analyse cookie data to improve our content, design, and services based on how users interact with our website. We also use cookies to manage user sessions and prevent unauthorised access to protected areas. Understanding how visitors use our site helps us create better resources for woodworking enthusiasts, from beginners learning about British hardwoods to experienced craftspeople exploring Men's Shed community opportunities.

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over your cookie preferences. Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies entirely, though this may affect website functionality. To manage cookies, access your browser's preferences or settings menu. Different browsers have different procedures for managing cookies. You can delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings. If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your preferences. Your privacy choices are important to us, and we respect your decisions regarding cookie usage.

For more information about cookies and privacy, please review our other policies. We regularly update our cookie practices to reflect changes in technology and privacy regulations. We remain committed to providing transparent information about how we use cookies and respecting your privacy preferences.