Like most website operators, ewrm.org.uk (Enfield Whitewebbs Railway Modellers hereafter referred to as EWRM) collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. EWRM's purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how EWRM's visitors use its website.
EWRM also collects potentially personally identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. EWRM does not use IP addresses to identify its visitors, and does not disclose such information.
Personally Identifiable Information
Certain visitors to EWRM choose to interact with EWRM in ways that require edvss.org to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that edvvs.org gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. For example, we ask visitors who use add a comment on a post to provide a name and email address.
In each case, EWRM collects such information only insofar as is necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of the visitor’s interaction with EWRM. Visitors can always refuse to supply personally-identifying information, with the caveat that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities, like providing a comment on a post.
All of the information that is collected on ewrm.org.uk will be handled in accordance with GDPR legislation.
Third Party Links
The EWRM website contains links to other websites provided by third parties not under our control. When following a link and providing information to a 3rd-party website, please be aware that we are not responsible for the data provided to that third party. This privacy policy only applies to the ewrm.org.uk website, so when you visit other websites, even when you click on a link posted on edvvs.org, you should read their own privacy policies.
Aggregated Statistics
EWRM may collect statistics about the behaviour of visitors to its website. For instance, identifying how many times a particular page or post is viewed, or report on which newsletters are the most popular, based on data gathered. However to achieve this edvvs.org does not utilise any personally-identifying information.
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to ‘remember’ you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a ‘session cookie’) or for multiple repeat visits (using a ‘persistent cookie’). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as ‘first party cookies’), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (‘third party cookies’).
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking a Facebook ‘like’ or ‘follow’ button on a post, for example).
Below the different categories of cookies set by ewrm.org.uk are outlined, with specific examples detailed in the tables that follow. This includes their name and purpose.
Strictly Necessary: These are the cookies that are essential for ewrm.org.uk to perform basic functions.
Functionality: These cookies are used to store preferences set by users such as language or font size.
Performance: Performance cookies collect information on how users interact with edvvs.org including what pages are visited most, as well as other analytical data. These details are only used to improve how the website functions.
Tracking: These are set by trusted third party networks to track details such as the number of unique visitors, and pageviews to help improve the user experience.
Third Party/Embedded Content: edvvs.org may make use of different third party applications and services to enhance the experience of website visitors. These includes social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (through the use of sharing buttons), or embedded content from YouTube. As a result, cookies may be set by these third parties, and used by them to track your online activity. We have no direct control over the information that is collected by these cookies.
| Cookie | Duration | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-postpass-xxxx | 7 days | Allow access to restricted content | Strictly Necessary |
| ppw_master | 7 days | Allow access to restricted content | Strictly Necessary |
| _ga | 2 years | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. | Tracking & Performance |
| _gat_ | 1 minute | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. | Tracking & Performance |
| _gid | 24 hours | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. | Tracking & Performance |
| showComments | 10 years | Used to determine if you prefer comments to be shown or hidden when reading the site. | Functionality |
| testCookie | 1 day | Testing cookie functionality | Functionality |
Controlling Cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies, or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behaviour such as the length of time they are stored through built-in functionality.
To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on advertising cookies, and how to manage them, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU based), or aboutads.info (US based).
See also, the specific opt-out programs for Google Analytics – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
It’s important to note that restricting or disabling the use of cookies can limit the functionality of ewrm.org.uk or prevent it from working correctly at all (such as preventing access to secured content).
Last updated: January 2023