Last updated: 16/04/2026

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and provide information to site owners about how the site is used.

How we use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent.

They are used to:

  • Maintain login sessions

  • Ensure website security

  • Enable core functionality

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.

Cookies Used:

  • Joomla Session Cookie
    Purpose: Maintains your session while using the website
    Duration: Session (expires when you close your browser)

Functional Cookies

These cookies help the website remember user preferences and ensure certain features display correctly.

Cookies Used

  • sppb_user_timezone
    Purpose: Stores your timezone preference to display content correctly
    Duration: Persistent (stored until it expires or is manually deleted)

Consent Cookie

This cookie records your cookie preferences.

  • cookieconsent_status
    Purpose: Stores whether you have accepted or declined cookies
    Duration: Persistent (typically up to 1 year)

How we collect consent

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner. You can:

  • Accept cookies preferences

  • Decline non-essential cookies

Managing your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing cookies in your browser settings

  • Revisiting the website and updating your choice via the cookie banner

Contact

If you have any questions about our cookie policy, please contact:

thrivetogether@vosuk.org

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Main Office number:
02392 731 767

Email:
thrivetogether@vosuk.org

 

Registered address:
The Royal Maritime Hotel, 75-80 Queen St, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3HS

Registered charity commission number:
1154429

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