Cookies Policy

The Diverse Abilities website uses cookies. By accessing our website and agreeing to this policy you agree to us using cookies in ways set out on this page.

What are cookies?

“An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user’s computer by the user’s web browser while the user is browsing.” Wikipedia

Cookies come in two shapes and sizes

Session cookies – “Also called a transient cookie, a cookie that is erased when the user closes the Web browser. The session cookie is stored in temporary memory and is not retained after the browser is closed. Session cookies do not collect information from the user’s computer.” Webopedia

Permanent cookies – “Also called a persistent cookie, or a stored cookie, a cookie that is stored on a user’s hard drive until it expires (persistent cookies are set with expiration dates) or until the user deletes the cookie.” Webopedia

Cookies can be used by services we use to track our web visitors as they navigate to different pages on our website and identify users returning to our website.

Cookies do not usually retain any personal identifying information of the user.

What cookies we use

This website uses cookies. We use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. If you continue using our website, we’ll assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.  Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient.

The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.

This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.

You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.

Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.

Blocking/disabling cookies

Our cookies do not store identifiable information on you. They allow Diverse Abilities to retrieve this information to personalise and improve your experience on our website.

If you disable cookies on our site some of our services may not function properly.

About us

This website is owned and maintained by Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd

Diverse Abilities is the trading name of Diverse Abilities Plus Ltd, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England. Reg. No. 1540805. Registered as a Charity in accordance with the Charities Act 1993. Charity No. 282197. Reg. Office: 13-15 Manor Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LB.

Our principal place of business is Diverse Abilities Central Office, Langside School, Langside Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN.

You can get in touch by

Post  – Using the address above

Telephone – 01202 718266

E-mail – fundraising@diverseabilities.org.uk