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Cookie policy

This cookie policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how we use them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us:

  • Make our website function properly
  • Make our website more secure
  • Provide a better user experience
  • Understand how our website performs
  • Analyse what works on our website, and where it needs improvement

How do we use cookies?

As with most online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website help us to understand how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keep our services secure, and provide advertisements that are relevant to you. We aim to improve your user experience and speed up your future interactions with our website.

Types of cookies we use  

Manage cookie preferences

Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking ‘Cookie Settings’ above. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block or delete cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers:

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.

Subscribe to the VOCAL email newsletter

VOCAL's email newsletter is sent once every two weeks for carers, and once every 3 months for professionals. We will never pass on your details and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Select your email newsletter:

Trusted Charity Mark on NCVO website.
Carer Positive website.
Happy to Translate website.
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership website.
National Lottery funder website.
Coalition of Carers in Scotland website.
Living Wage employer website.
Disability Confident website (gov.uk).
Midlothian Health and Social Care partnership website.
Investing in Volunteers website.