Cookie Policy
Use of cookies on this site
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Society of Will Writers (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.willwriters.com. This policy is designed to be transparent about what cookies we use and how you can control them.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience by:
- Keeping you signed into the Member Area.
- Understanding how you use our site so we can improve our content.
- Ensuring the security of our website and contact forms.
4. The Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies as follows:
| Category | Purpose | Typical Service |
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function. This includes security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot switch these off. | WordPress/CMS Session, Security Plugins |
| Analytics | These help us collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., number of visitors and most visited pages). All data is aggregated and anonymous. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) |
| Functional | Used to remember choices you make, such as your login details for the SWW member portal or your region. | User Preference Cookies |
| Marketing / Social | We may use social media plugins (like LinkedIn or Facebook) that allow you to share content. These platforms may set cookies if you are logged into their services. | Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight |
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic. These cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. This includes the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from, and the pages they visited. We use this information to compile reports and help us improve the site.
6. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept non-essential cookies.
- Our Cookie Banner: You can use the “Settings” or “Manage” option on our website’s cookie banner to toggle Analytics or Marketing cookies on or off.
- Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to block cookies through their settings. To find out more, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
- Google Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our internal practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection lead at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: The Society of Will Writers, Chancery House, Whisby Way, Lincoln, LN6 3LQ
About The Society of Will Writers
The Society of Will Writers is a non-profit making self-regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are the advancement, education and ethical standards within the will writing profession.
Contact Us
The Society of Will Writers
Chancery House
Whisby Way
Lincoln
LN6 3LQ
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Tel: 01522 687888
E-mail: [email protected]
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Registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 02918900.
