Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how hardenleigh.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 regarding cookie usage and your ability to control your preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track your activity, and enhance your experience. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). These files enable us to recognise returning visitors and understand patterns of usage across our site. Cookies do not typically contain sensitive personal information, though they may store an identifier that links to your profile if you're logged in.

Types of Cookies We Use

We utilise several categories of cookies to serve different purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility features. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
• Performance Cookies: We use these to collect information about how visitors use our site, including which pages are visited most frequently and whether visitors encounter errors. This helps us improve site performance and user experience without identifying individuals.
• Functionality Cookies: These allow us to remember choices you make on our site, such as your language preferences, region, or account settings, to provide a more personalised experience.
• Marketing Cookies: We may use cookies to track visits to our site and understand visitor behaviour in order to deliver targeted content and advertising relevant to your interests across different platforms.

How We Use Cookies

Our primary purpose in using cookies is to enhance your experience on our site and make it more useful. We use performance and analytics cookies to understand how our website is used, identify popular content, and recognise areas for improvement. This data helps us optimise site navigation, loading times, and content relevance for outdoor fitness enthusiasts seeking endurance events, park runs, and fitness challenges in the United Kingdom. Functionality cookies remember your preferences, saving you time on repeat visits. Marketing cookies help us understand which promotions and event information resonate with different audience segments, allowing us to communicate more effectively about upcoming activities and challenges tailored to adults aged 40-60.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. You can typically adjust these settings in your browser's privacy or security options. If you disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function as intended, and your browsing experience may be affected. Additionally, you can clear cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings. We respect your privacy choices and will continue to provide access to essential site functions even if you choose to limit non-essential cookies. For third-party marketing cookies, you may have additional options through industry opt-out tools and preference centres.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and your available options for managing preferences.