The Douglas Cat Sanctuary
Last updated: 4th December 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Douglas Cat Sanctuary (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website:
https://thedouglascatsanctuary.co.uk
We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly, to improve user experience, and—where you have given consent—to understand how visitors use our site and display embedded content such as YouTube videos.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be:
- Necessary – required for the website to function
- Functional – enhance features such as embedded videos
- Analytics – help us understand how people use our website
We only use non-essential cookies (Functional or Analytics) with your consent, as required by UK GDPR and PECR.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Necessary Cookies (Do not require consent)
These cookies enable essential website functions, such as remembering your cookie preferences or maintaining website security.
b) Functional Cookies (Require consent)
Used to support YouTube’s embedded video player and store video-related settings and preferences.
c) Analytics Cookies (Require consent)
Used to help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. These are set by Google Analytics via Google Site Kit.
4. Cookies We Use
Below is the full list of cookies detected on our website, grouped by category.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function or to remember your privacy choices.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | thedouglascatsanctuary.co.uk | 1 year | Stores a visitor’s cookie consent preferences. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | .youtube.com | 6 months | Stores the user’s YouTube consent state and video privacy settings. |
Functional Cookies
These cookies improve website functionality, primarily related to YouTube embedded videos. They are only loaded after you provide consent.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | .youtube.com | 6 months | Determines optimal YouTube player interface and bandwidth. |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | youtube.com | Never | Stores YouTube device settings. |
| yt-remote-device-id | youtube.com | Never | Stores device-related preferences for embedded videos. |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | youtube.com | Never | Stores last YouTube search result used for recommendations. |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY (duplicate entry by YouTube) | youtube.com | Never | Stores the last clicked YouTube search result. |
| yt-remote-session-name | youtube.com | Session | Stores the user’s YouTube player session preferences. |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | youtube.com | Session | Maintains YouTube player state. |
| yt-remote-session-app | youtube.com | Session | Stores interface settings for YouTube embedded player. |
| yt-remote-cast-available | youtube.com | Session | Identifies whether casting is available. |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | youtube.com | Session | Stores casting capability information. |
| __Secure-YNID | .youtube.com | 6 months | Stores video recommendations and user preferences. |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | .youtube.com | 6 months | Used for feature rollouts and stability improvements by YouTube. |
| __Secure-YEC | .youtube.com | Past / Session | Stores YouTube embed consent preferences. |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how people use our website. They are only set after you choose to accept analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | .thedouglascatsanctuary.co.uk | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Tracks unique visitors and usage trends. |
| ga* | .thedouglascatsanctuary.co.uk | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Stores and counts page views. |
| YSC | .youtube.com | Session | Tracks views and interactions with embedded YouTube videos. |
5. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner provided by CookieYes. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
Your choices will be remembered for one year, unless you clear your browser cookies.
You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4027947
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes to our use of cookies or legal requirements. Please check this page occasionally for updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or your privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: info@thedouglascatsanctuary.co.uk