Last Updated: January 2024

Welcome to Manchester Foundation Trust Charity (“us,” “we,” or “our”). This page explains how we use cookies on our website. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a user’s device when they visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the website and use its features.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its performance. We may use third-party analytics tools for this purpose.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences, such as language preferences and login information.
• Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. These cookies may also track your interactions with the ads.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them manually.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some of our pages may include third-party cookies from service providers such as Google Analytics, Youtube, Cloudflare, Gravity Forms, Accessibe and iThemes Security. These third parties may use cookies for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.

Updates to Our Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at 

0161 276 4522
charity@mft.nhs.uk

Manchester Foundation Trust Charity,
Citylabs 1.0, Maurice Watkins Building,
Nelson Street,
Manchester,
M13 9NQ

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