Cookie Policy

South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council
Charity Number: 1043976
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Last updated: 15th December 2025


1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how South Leeds & Morley District Scout Council ("the District", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website ("the Website").

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.

By using the Website, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our consent management tool.


2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted


3. How We Manage Cookie Consent

We use the Silktide Consent Manager to manage cookie consent on this Website.

Silktide allows you to:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies

  • Change your cookie preferences at any time

  • View information about the cookies in use

Necessary cookies are always enabled, as they are required for the Website to function correctly.


4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled.

They are used to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Maintain secure areas of the site

  • Manage user authentication and sessions

  • Protect the Website from security threats

Examples include:

  • Azure platform cookies required for hosting, load balancing, and security

  • ASP.NET session cookies used to maintain user sessions

  • ASP.NET Identity cookies used to manage authentication and access to restricted areas

These cookies do not require your consent.


4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the Website, so we can improve its content and performance.

Specifically, we use Google Analytics, which collects information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • How users arrived at the Website

This information is aggregated and used for statistical purposes only.

Analytics cookies are optional and will only be set if you give consent via the Silktide Consent Manager.


4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may be used to remember choices you make (such as accessibility or consent preferences) and to provide enhanced functionality.

Where used, these cookies are non-essential and subject to your consent.


5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on the Website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Silktide Consent Manager

We do not control the setting of third-party cookies. These providers are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices.


6. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be stored for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies remain for a defined period

Details of cookie durations can be viewed via the Silktide Consent Manager.


7. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

  • Using the Silktide Consent Manager on the Website

  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.


8. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our use of cookies.

The latest version will always be published on the Website.


9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided on the Website.