Silvestor

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help us make the site work properly, enhance your experience, and collect information about how the site is used.

Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others are optional and used for analytics or personalisation.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Remember your preferences (e.g. username)
• Analyse how the site is used so we can improve performance and content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the platform to function properly.

MoodleSession    
Maintains your login session as you navigate between pages.    
Session (deleted when you close your browser)    
Required: Yes

MOODLEID    
Remembers your username for convenience next time you log in.    
Persistent (remains in browser until deleted)    
Required: No

Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using the platform.

B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the platform — such as which pages are visited most, how long users stay, and how they arrived at the site.

These cookies help us understand usage patterns and improve our service.

_ga    Google Analytics    
Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random ID.      
Required: No

_gid    Google Analytics    
Tracks user behaviour and session information.    
Required: No

_gat    Google Analytics    
Limits the number of requests sent to Google.   
Required: No

Analytics data is collected and processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

We have configured Google Analytics to:

• Anonymise IP addresses before storage or processing
• Disable data sharing with other Google services
• Not use advertising or remarketing features

4. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

When you first visit this site, you’ll be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Adjusting your browser cookie settings
• Clearing existing cookies from your browser
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect your access to courses or essential platform functions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

No third-party advertising or social media tracking cookies are used on this site.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available at https://silvestor.org.uk.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Email: icf@charteredforesters.org
Address: Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DR