Cookie Policy

Last Updated October 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Vivienne Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.theviviennefoundation.com.

Cookies help us operate the website, improve performance, and provide a better visitor experience.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or what’s in your shopping cart.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until deleted or they expire.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use both essential and analytics cookies on our website.

Essential cookies are required for:

  • Website security and performance

  • Shopping cart and checkout functionality

  • Remembering your cookie preferences

Analytics cookies (provided by Squarespace) help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are most popular and how people find us.
These cookies collect information in an anonymised form and do not identify individual users.

If we add additional analytics or marketing tools (such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) in future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before activating them.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies completely.

  • Delete existing cookies.

  • Set preferences for specific websites.

If you disable cookies, some parts of our website — such as checkout or donation features — may not work correctly.

For guidance on managing cookies, visit:
https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

5. Cookie Consent

Our website displays a cookie banner when you first visit.
By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse after seeing the banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can change your preferences or withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.
Please check this page occasionally for updates.

Last updated: October 2025

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
info@theviviennefoundation.com
6–8 Amwell Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1R 1UQ