Cookie policy
This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used by the Mill Hill Shul website, why they are used and how you can control them.
How we use cookies
Cookies are small text files saved by your browser. Some are needed for the website to work securely. We ask before using optional analytics cookies and do not load Google Analytics unless you choose to allow it.
Your choice is saved for six months. You can change it at any time through the Cookie settings link beside the copyright notice at the bottom of every page.
For information about how we use personal information more generally, please read our privacy policy.
Cookies used by this website
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mhs_cookie_preferences | Records whether you allowed optional analytics cookies. | Essential | 6 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains the secure state of your visit while you move between pages. | Essential | Browser session |
| MHSAuth | Remembers a member or guest login after the visitor chooses to log in. | Essential | Up to 1 year |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Helps Google reCAPTCHA protect the contact form from spam and abuse. | Essential security | Up to 6 months |
| _ga | Helps Google Analytics distinguish visits so we can understand site usage. | Analytics — optional | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Helps Google Analytics distinguish visits over a short period. | Analytics — optional | Up to 24 hours |
| _gat and related variants | Limits the rate at which Google Analytics sends requests. | Analytics — optional | About 1 minute |
Security, forms and payments
The contact page uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect the form from spam and abuse. Google may set security cookies such as _GRECAPTCHA when that page is used. These are treated as essential to provide the secure form.
Booking forms are provided through the Shul's form service. When a booking form includes payment, it uses Stripe to process that payment. These services may use cookies that are necessary to display or complete the form or payment. Their cookie names and durations can vary according to the service and the visitor's account or browser settings.
Changing your choice
Use the button below or the footer link on any page to allow or reject analytics cookies. If you withdraw permission, the site stops sending analytics information and attempts to remove its first-party Google Analytics cookies from this browser.
Last updated: 5 October 2026