This policy outlines how we use cookies to analyse the performance of our website and enhance the user experience.

Like many other websites, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device and hold data specific to the website you are browsing.

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users, allowing us to understand how you navigate the site and refine the user experience. By continuing to browse this website, you are consenting to our use of cookies.

Types of cookies we use

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential cookies that enable you to navigate the website and use its features. Disabling these cookies or blocking all cookies on our website will prevent certain sections of the website from functioning properly. These cookies are set by default and cannot be turned off.
  • Performance cookies: We use Google Analytics to measure how users interact with website content and monitor traffic, so we can measure and improve the performance of the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
  • Functionality cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices that you make (such as determining whether you have already been presented with the privacy and cookie notice), personalising your experience of using the website.

If you wish to restrict or block cookies on your device, you can do so in your browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit aboutcookies.org.

Further information

Our website contains links to other websites. Our cookies and privacy policies apply only to this website. We encourage you to read the privacy notices on any other websites you visit, as we cannot be responsible for their practices, even if you access them via links from our website.

Our privacy policy explains in detail how we use your personal information and should be read in conjunction with this cookie policy.

Changes to our cookie policy

We regularly audit all cookies used on this site. Accordingly, we may update the information contained in this section from time to time.

Last updated: 28 January 2026