Privacy Policy
How we use your information
This privacy notice tells you what to expect when the Diocese of Winchester collects personal information.
Visitors to our websites
When someone visits www.cofewinchester.org.uk we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.
Use of cookies by the Diocese of Winchester
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
The table below explains the cookies we use and why.
Cookie |
Name |
Purpose |
More information |
Google Analytics |
_utma |
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where vistors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. | |
| Site cookie acceptance | cofewinctr_consent |
This cookie is used to record if a user has accepted the use of cookies on the Diocese of Winchester website. |
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| Site cookie acceptance | cofewinctr_permanentConsent |
This cookie is used to record if a user has permanently accepted (or not) the use of cookies on the Diocese of Winchester website. |
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| Preference cookie | cofewinchester_custom |
This cookie is used to remember what preference a user selected when customising the home page. |
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| Content Management System cookie | CFID |
This cookie is set by our content management system, upon arrival to the Diocese of Winchester site. It is not used by the Diocese of Winchester for any purpose but is needed for the website to function. This cookie is deleted when a user closes their browser. |
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| Content Management System cookie | CFTOKEN |
This cookie is set by our content management system, upon arrival to the Diocese of Winchester site. It is not used by the Diocese of Winchester for any purpose but is needed for the website to function. This cookie is deleted when a user closes their browser. |
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Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Latest News from around the Diocese
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Interfaith Council responds to Woolwich attack

The Southampton Council of Faiths has issued the following statement:
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Memorial plate to WW2 airmen commemorated

Minstead holds special service to commemorate 716 Company Alms Dish
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Winchester Churches pledge unity

New era outlined by the newly elected Chair of Churches Together in Winchester
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Resources for Queen's 60th anniversary released

Prayers and liturgical material for 60th anniversary of Coronation of The Queen
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Dame Heather Steel commences Jersey Inquiry

Jersey Church safeguarding inquiry update
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'Best Visitation Ever'

Churchwardens admitted by Bishop at celebratory service
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Growth in the Diocese of Winchester

Slight growth in Diocese as national statistics published.
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Increase VAT on energy saving measures

5% set to rise to 20% - ACT NOW
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Two churches achieve gold environmental award

The Churches of Nursling and Rownhams have achieved their Diocesan Environmental Gold Award
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Dean of Jersey apologises; confirms commitment.

The Very Reverend Robert Key, the Dean of Jersey, has today apologised
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