Cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains how MERIT | Mount Edgcumbe Restoration and Information Trust (‘we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies on our website meritcharity.org

What Are Cookies?

This website is hosted by Squarespace and uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyse how our site is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Required for the operation of our website (e.g., enabling navigation, security features).

  • These do not require your consent.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • We use Squarespace Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, errors encountered).

  • This helps us improve our website and services.

  • Data may be transferred to Squarespace or Google servers in the United States.

For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., Google). We do not control these cookies directly. You should check the third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.

You can read Google’s Privacy Policy here.

Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Analytics cookies are typically retained for 14 months, unless you clear them sooner.

Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie Banner: You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time in the cookie banner or via the cookie preferences link in the footer of each page on our website.

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Meritcharity25@gmail.com