Cookie Notice

Updated: July 2026

1. Who we are

CATCH and Bounce are delivered by PACT.

Parents And Children Together (PACT) is a registered charity and an Ofsted-regulated Voluntary Adoption Agency.

We use cookies and similar technologies on our websites and digital services to help them work properly, improve user experience and understand how our services are used.

This Cookie Notice explains what cookies are, how we use them and how you can manage your preferences.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
We may also use similar technologies, including:

  • Local storage;
  • Session storage;
  • Tracking pixels;
  • Website analytics tools.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies” in this notice.

3. Why we use cookies

  • Make our websites and services work properly;
  • Keep our websites secure;
  • Remember your preferences;
  • Improve website performance;
  • Understand how visitors use our websites;
  • Measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns.

4. Types of cookies we use

We use different types of cookies for different purposes. The table below explains the categories of cookies that may be used on our websites and digital services.

Cookie category Purpose Examples Is consent Required?
Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the website or service to function properly and securely. Without them, certain features may not work. Login sessions, security controls, form submissions, load balancing, accessibility features. No
Functional Cookies These cookies remember choices you make and help personalise your experience. Language preferences, accessibility settings, user interface preferences. Usually Yes
Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites so that we can improve content, functionality and performance. Website usage statistics, page visits, navigation patterns, performance monitoring. Yes
Marketing Cookies These cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our communications, fundraising and marketing activities. Campaign measurement, referral tracking, social media integrations, advertising technologies. Yes

Additional Information
Some cookies are placed directly by PACT, while others may be placed by trusted third-party providers that support our websites and digital services.

You can view and manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings tool available on our websites.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit one of our websites, you will be presented with a cookie banner. You can choose to:

    • Accept all cookies;
    • Reject non-essential cookies;
    • Manage your cookie preferences.

You can change your preferences at any time by selecting the “Cookie Settings” link available on our websites.

6. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers that help us operate our websites and services.
Examples may include:

  • Website analytics providers;
  • Video hosting services;
  • Social media platforms;
  • Digital fundraising tools.

Where third-party cookies are used, we ensure appropriate privacy and security controls are in place.

7. How long cookies remain on your device

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. These are known as session cookies. Others remain on your device for some time after you leave the website. These are known as persistent cookies.

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose and settings. Further information is available through our Cookie Consent Management Tool by contacting us.

8. How we use information collected through cookies

Information collected through cookies may be used:

  • To operate and secure our websites;
  • To improve user experience;
  • To analyse website performance;
  • To support service improvement;
  • To understand visitor engagement.

Where cookie information can identify an individual, it will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notices and applicable data protection laws.

9. Your privacy rights

Where personal data is processed through cookies, you may have rights under data protection law, including:

  • The right to access your personal data;
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information;
  • The right to object to certain processing;
  • The right to request deletion where applicable;
  • The right to withdraw consent.

Further information can be found in the relevant PACT Privacy Notice.

10. Changes to this notice

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or the services we provide.
The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Notice or how cookies are used, please contact our Data Protection Office via email at dataprotection@pactcharity.org.

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your personal information is being used, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

  • Telephone: 0303 123 1113
  • Website: https://ico.org.uk
  • Post: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.