Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to help websites work properly, remember preferences, and in some cases track usage.

How we use cookies

Voluntary Groups Sutherland uses very limited cookies on this website. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking users across websites, or analytics/visitor statistics.

Third-party embeds (Google Maps and Facebook)

Some pages on this website include content provided by third parties. These services may set cookies or collect data when they are loaded.

• Google Maps – used to show our location
• Facebook – used to display updates and volunteering opportunities

To protect your privacy, these third-party embeds do not load automatically. They only load after you give consent using our cookie banner. If you choose to reject cookies, the embedded content will not be loaded.

Essential cookie

We use one essential cookie to remember your cookie preference. This cookie does not track you and is not shared with any third parties.

Changing your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser. If we add a “Cookie settings” link on the website, you will be able to reopen the cookie banner from there too.

Contact

If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us at contact@vgs.scot.