Last updated: 5 October 2026
This policy explains how www.thesticksandstones.org, run by the Global Osteoporosis Foundation (registered charity no. 1194121), uses cookies and similar technologies. For how we use personal information generally, see our Privacy notice.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. Some are essential for the site to work. Others, such as analytics cookies, help us understand how the site is used. Cookies can be used to collect information about you, which is why we only use non-essential cookies if you agree.
Your choices
When you first visit, you can accept all, reject all or choose which types of non-essential cookies to allow. Non-essential cookies are off until you opt in. You can change your choice at any time using Cookie settings at the bottom of every page. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings.
Cookies we use
Essential (always on)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __RequestVerificationToken | This site (Umbraco / ASP.NET) | Protects forms, including the questionnaire, against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | This site | Keeps your place as you move through the questionnaire pages and shows your results | Session |
| CookieConsent (or cookieyes-consent) | CMP Provider | Remembers your cookie choices | 12 months |
Analytics (only if you opt in)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes visitors so we can count usage | Up to 2 years (Chrome caps it at 400 days) |
| _ga_R9T4PBSWKN | Google Analytics 4 | Keeps session state for our GA4 property | Up to 2 years (Chrome caps it at 400 days) |
Marketing and third-party features (only if you opt in)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| poptin_user_id | Poptin | Recognises your device for pop-ups | 1 year |
| poptin_user_ip | Poptin | Stores your IP address for pop-up targeting | 1 year |
| poptin_last_visit | Poptin | Date of your last visit | 1 year |
| poptin_old_user | Poptin | Whether you have visited before | 2 days |
| poptin_session | Poptin | Current visit | 30 minutes |
| poptin_previous_url | Poptin | Previous page, for pop-up rules | A few seconds |
| poptin_wix_cart_total_value | Poptin | Set by Poptin's script (not used by this site) | Session |
| fpestid | ShareThis | Identifies your device for share buttons and ShareThis's own analytics | 1 year |
Other sites
Links to other websites (e.g. the NHS or Royal Osteoporosis Society) are covered by their own cookie policies.
Contact
Questions: info@thesticksandstones.org. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or 0303 123 1113.