Cookie Policy – Berwick Parish Council
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website work properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Most websites use cookies to improve the experience for visitors.
Cookies do not give us access to your computer and they do not identify you personally.
How Berwick Parish Council uses cookies
We use cookies only for basic website functions and security. These help ensure the website works correctly and protects it from spam or automated attacks.
The types of cookies used may include:
Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
Examples include cookies that:
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Allow the website to load correctly
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Remember your cookie preferences
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Confirm that your browser accepts cookies
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Protect forms from spam and automated bots
Without these cookies the website may not function correctly.
Security cookies (Google reCAPTCHA)
Some forms on the website may use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and automated submissions.
These cookies help distinguish between real visitors and bots. They do not store personal information and are used purely for security purposes.
WordPress functionality cookies
The website is built using WordPress, which may set small cookies to help with basic functionality such as:
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Checking whether your browser supports cookies
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Ensuring forms and website features work correctly
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Improving website stability and performance
These cookies do not collect personal information.
Third-party services
Some pages may include content from third-party services such as:
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Google services (e.g. reCAPTCHA)
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embedded media such as videos or maps
These services may place their own cookies when the content is loaded.
Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
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See what cookies have been set
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Delete cookies
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Block cookies from certain websites
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Block all cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website work.
Useful information about cookies can be found at:
Updates to this policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Berwick Parish Council