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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience

Last updated: 27 August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Britain Online ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences using the controls below:

Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Britain Online) are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality on or through the website (e.g. advertising, interactive content and analytics).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie-consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
session-id Maintains your session across page visits Session
csrf-token Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - persists session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and remarketing 3 months
ads-pref Stores advertising preferences and targeting information 1 year
utm-tracking Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness 30 days

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user-preferences Stores your website preferences and settings 1 year
language-pref Remembers your language preference 1 year
form-data Temporarily stores form information Session

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media buttons and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These features may collect information about your visit and set cookies.

Content Delivery Networks

We use CDNs like CloudFlare and Font Awesome to deliver website content efficiently. These services may set cookies to optimise content delivery.

4. How to Control Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can access these settings at any time using the controls above.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Mobile Devices

For mobile browsers, cookie controls are typically found in the browser settings menu. You may also have device-level advertising controls available.

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

  • Some website features may not work properly
  • Your user experience may be degraded
  • We may not be able to remember your preferences
  • Some personalisation features will be unavailable
  • Analytics and improvement efforts may be limited

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding how we use cookies and process your personal data:

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time using the controls on this page or by clearing your browser cookies.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling related to such marketing.

Right to Access

You can request information about the personal data we hold about you, including data collected through cookies.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in technology or legal requirements
  • Addition of new cookies or third-party services
  • Improvements to our website functionality
  • Changes in our business practices

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website or email
  • Request new consent where required by law

8. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies
  • ICO Guidance on Cookies
  • Your Online Choices

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Britain Online
31 Richmond Road
Yeovil BA20 1BA
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1935 804533

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