Log Files
Log files allow us to record visitors’ use of the site. POPS website uses Google Analytics to collect log file information from all our visitors, which we use to make changes to the layout of the site and to the information in it, based on the way that visitors move around it. Log files do not contain any personal information.
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”) which uses “cookies” to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
To find out more about how Google Analytics safeguard your data visit their website to read their privacy policy.
WordPress
POPS website has been constructed using WordPress software. Where comments are enabled on the POPS website and visitors chose to make a comment cookies are used to store their information for when they want to leave another comment.
The commenter cookies are set to expire a little under one year from the time they’re set. The details are not used for any other purpose and are removed when the posts are removed. Your details are not passed onto any 3rd party or used by us in any other way than the purpose intended. You can read more about commentator cookies in the WordPress codex.
Changing Font Size
On POPS website there is the option to increase or decrease font size by selecting the appropriate sized ‘A’ in the header. This facility is available in order to improve accessibility. A cookie is used to store your preference if you have opted to increase or decrease the website’s font size which then enables the font size you have selected to be remembered as you browse throughout the site.