We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
Updated 20 July 2025
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This cookie notice explains how Futureproof Cumbria (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
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We use CiviCRM to manage online forms, such as newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, and donations. When you interact with these forms, CiviCRM may set temporary cookies on your device.
Tool: CiviCRM
Provider: CiviCrm LLC (via our hosting provider)
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Data collected: Information you enter into the form (e.g name, email, preferences), and session related data.
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We may update this notice from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulations, The most recent version will always be available on this page.
| Document Owner | Marketing manager |
| Approval Responsibility | Trustees |
| Review Period | 2 years |
| Changes | New policy |
| Last reviewed | June 2025 |
| Approved |
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