Policies
This page brings together Lintel Trust policies and statements that help explain how we manage information, website use and key responsibilities.
Privacy Policy Notice
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use and store it.
Our full Privacy Notice explains:
what information we collect
why we collect it
how we use it
who we share it with
how long we keep it
your rights under UK GDPR
Cookies Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Lintel Trust uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what cookies are, why we use them and how you can manage your preferences.
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with your preferences and this policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, improve security, remember your preferences and provide information about how visitors use a website.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us understand how people use our website so that we can continue to improve it.
How Lintel Trust uses cookies
Lintel Trust uses cookies to:
ensure the website functions correctly and securely
remember your cookie preferences
understand how visitors use the website
improve website performance and user experience
support embedded services used throughout the website where appropriate
We only use non-essential cookies where you have provided your consent through our cookie banner.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to choose whether to accept non-essential cookies.
You can update your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings available on this website.
Most web browsers also allow you to control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how parts of this website function.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They support core functionality such as security, page navigation, session management and remembering your cookie preferences.
Because these cookies are essential to the operation of the website, they cannot be disabled through our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| ss_cid | Identifies unique visitors and helps maintain website security. | 2 years | Squarespace |
| ss_cpvisit | Records a visitor's first visit to the website. | 2 years | Squarespace |
| ss_cvisit | Records details of a visitor's current session. | 30 minutes | Squarespace |
| ss_cvr | Identifies repeat visitors. | 2 years | Squarespace |
| ss_cookieAllowed | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 30 days | Squarespace |
| SS_MID | Helps protect the website against fraud and abuse. | 2 years | Squarespace |
Analytics cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use our website.
The information collected helps us understand which pages are most useful, how visitors navigate the site and where improvements can be made. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
Lintel Trust uses Google Analytics alongside Squarespace's website analytics tools to help monitor website performance and improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes individual users for website analytics. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state and records page interactions. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
Third-party services
Some pages on this website include services provided by trusted third parties.
For example, Lintel Trust uses Microsoft Forms to allow visitors to complete online forms and applications. When you interact with an embedded Microsoft Form, Microsoft may place cookies that are necessary for the form to function correctly. These cookies are controlled by Microsoft and are subject to Microsoft's own privacy and cookie policies.
Where third-party services are used, we only embed services that are necessary to deliver functionality to our visitors.
| Service | Purpose | Cookies/Data Used | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Forms | Allows visitors to complete and submit online forms directly within the website. | May set cookies or process technical information necessary for the embedded form to function. These are controlled by Microsoft. | Microsoft |
Marketing cookies
Lintel Trust does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on this website.
Should this change in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated and visitors will be asked for consent before any marketing cookies are placed.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the services we use or changes in legal and regulatory requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page and take effect from the date they are published.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Lintel Trust uses cookies, please contact us.
Lintel Trust
6 Deer Park Avenue
Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
Email: enquiries@linteltrust.org.uk