This Cookie Policy explains how UK Festival Guides uses cookies and similar technologies on ukfestivalguides.com. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of strictly necessary cookies. For all other cookies, we will ask for your consent.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or login state — and allow us and third parties to measure and analyse how the site is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your privacy preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* | CSRF protection | Session |
| .AspNetCore.Identity.* | Authentication state | 30 days |
| ukfg_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the website. This helps us improve the content, structure, and performance of the site. These cookies collect anonymised data only.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
We use advertising cookies to serve relevant adverts and measure campaign effectiveness. These may be set by our advertising partners. You can opt out of personalised advertising while still seeing non-personalised ads.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time:
- Cookie banner — shown on your first visit, or accessible via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions
- Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages embed content from third-party services (YouTube, OpenStreetMap, social media). These services may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. We have no control over these cookies — please refer to the respective services' cookie policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie banner. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
For questions about our use of cookies, contact privacy@ukfestivalguides.com.