Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Horley Carnival (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://horleycarnival.co.uk (the “Site”). It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work — or work more efficiently — and to provide information to the site owner.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- to enable basic site functionality (for example session management);
- to remember your preferences so the site is more convenient on return visits;
- to analyse how visitors use the Site so we can improve it;
- to enable optional features such as embedded content or third-party integrations.
3. Categories of cookies we use
Cookies used on websites typically fall into the following categories:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to operate. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission and secure areas. They do not require your consent but are disclosed here for transparency.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time spent, error messages) and help us improve the Site’s performance and content. They are typically anonymised and require your consent before being set.
Functionality / preference cookies
These remember choices you make on the Site (for example language, region, or display preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
Advertising / targeting cookies
These cookies may be set by third parties to deliver relevant adverts and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These always require consent where used.
4. Cookies we may use on this Site
The list below is illustrative. Update this list to reflect the actual cookies your Site sets (for example Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, WordPress login cookies, etc.).
| Cookie name (example) | Type | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Strictly necessary | Used by the server to maintain your session and enable basic site functionality (e.g. forms, authenticated sessions). | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Strictly necessary / functionality (WordPress) | Used by WordPress to remember user interface settings for logged-in users. (Only present if the site uses WordPress.) | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics (Google Analytics) | Used to distinguish unique users and collect anonymous usage statistics so we can improve the site. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics (Google Analytics) | Used to distinguish users and collect usage data for analytics. | 24 hours |
| _gat (or similar) | Analytics | Used to throttle requests to analytics services. | 1 minute |
| cookieconsent_status (example) | Functionality / consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences for the Site. | 1 year |
If you use any additional third-party services (for example: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, embedded video players, social media widgets, or advertising networks), those services may set their own cookies. Be sure to list them here once you confirm which services are active on the Site.
5. Managing and withdrawing consent
When you first visit the Site you will be offered a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time by:
- clicking the cookie preferences link on the Site (if provided);
- clearing cookies via your browser settings; or
- using your browser’s built-in controls to block cookies (please note some features of the Site may not work if strictly necessary cookies are blocked).
Instructions for clearing cookies are available in your browser’s help pages — for example Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari all provide step-by-step guidance.
6. What happens if you disable cookies?
If you block or delete cookies you may not be able to use all features of the Site. Some essential functionality (such as forms or account login) may not work correctly without strictly necessary cookies.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example to reflect changes in the laws or in the cookies we use). When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please review this page periodically.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: horleycarnival@gmail.com