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Cookies are used to:

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How cookies are used on this website

Measuring website usage (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics software (Universal Analytics) to collect information about how you use 2ndabingdonscouts.org.uk. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements, for example improving site search.

Google Analytics stores information about:

• the pages you visit on 2ndabingdonscouts.org.uk
• how long you spend on each 2ndabingdonscouts.org.uk page
• how you got to the site
• what you click on while you’re visiting the site

We do not collect or store your personal information (for example your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are.

We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data.

Google Analytics sets the following cookies.

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