Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14 August 2026

About cookies

The WHUDSA website uses a limited number of cookies and similar technologies to help the website operate correctly and provide a reliable experience for visitors.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on the WHUDSA website and the types of cookies that may be placed on your device when you visit the website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites may place on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit them.

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and can be used for a variety of purposes, including remembering preferences, maintaining website functionality and supporting security.

Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your visit, while others may remain on your device for a longer period.

2. How WHUDSA Uses Cookies

WHUDSA currently uses a limited number of cookies and similar technologies primarily to support the operation of the website.

Based on the current configuration of the website, we do not intentionally use cookies for advertising or behavioural profiling.

We may review the cookies used by the website from time to time as WordPress, plugins, hosting services or other website functionality are updated.

3. Types of Cookies

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies help the website function correctly. These cookies may be required for basic WordPress functionality, security, language settings or other essential website features.

Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they generally cannot be disabled through the website itself.

4. Cookies Currently Used

The following cookies have been identified on the public-facing WHUDSA website in its current configuration.

Cookie	Purpose	Type	Duration
localTimeZone	Used to identify the visitor’s local time zone for website functionality.	Necessary / Functional	Session
wordpress_test_cookie	Used by WordPress to check whether the visitor’s browser can accept cookies.	Necessary	Session
wp_lang	Used by WordPress to store the selected language preference where applicable.	Functional	Session

The cookies listed above reflect the cookies identified during a recent check of the website. Cookies may change if WordPress, plugins, themes or other website functionality are installed, removed or updated.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services embedded or linked from a website may place their own cookies on your device.

For example, if WHUDSA embeds content from a third-party service, that service may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with its own policies.

WHUDSA does not control cookies placed by third-party websites or services. Visitors should refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for further information.

6. Managing Cookies

Most modern web browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through the browser settings.

You can normally choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive a notification before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality or performance of some websites.

7. Browser Settings

Information about managing cookies can usually be found in the help or privacy settings of your web browser.

The exact steps will depend on the browser and device you use.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time if the cookies or technologies used by the WHUDSA website change.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

9. Related Policies

For more information about how WHUDSA handles personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

For information about the general rules governing use of the website, please see our Terms of Use.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the WHUDSA website, please contact WHUDSA using the contact details available on our website.