Effective Date: 14 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Sedgefield Show uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://sedgefieldshow.co.uk. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and gather analytics to improve your experience.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies – temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted.
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First-party cookies – set by our website.
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Third-party cookies – set by services we use (like Google Analytics).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our site. They enable features such as navigation, secure login, and form submissions.
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Example:
cookie_notice_accepted– remembers your cookie preference.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., pages visited, time on site) so we can improve performance.
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Provider: Google Analytics
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Example:
_ga,_gid,_gat -
Data collected: anonymous usage statistics
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Retention: up to 2 years
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (e.g., form inputs or login states) to provide enhanced, more personal features.
3. Managing Cookies
When you visit our site, you’ll be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage preferences
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings:
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Chrome:
chrome://settings/cookies -
Firefox:
about:preferences#privacy -
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy -
Edge:
Settings > Site permissions > Cookies
Note: Disabling some cookies may affect the website’s functionality.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
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Google Analytics (for site statistics)
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Embedded content from YouTube, Instagram, etc. (which may set cookies when you view media)
We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the third-party provider’s own cookie policies for more information.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Sedgefield Show Committee
Email: info@sedgefieldshow.co.uk
Website: https://sedgefieldshow.co.uk
