Cookie Policy

Declaration

This website, https://www.lydlinchparishcouncil.com, uses cookies in order to distinguish you from other users of the website. This helps provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve the website.

By continuing to browse the website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as set out by this policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages, for example- Google maps.

Please note: Cookies don't identify you personally. They cannot tell who you are, but they can remember the device you are using and therefore make it simpler for you to browse the web.

What types of cookies are used on this website?

Essential cookies

These components are required for the basic functions of the website.

Functional cookies

These components enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website looks or behaves.

Analytical cookies

These components enable a website to analyze the website usage to measure and improve performance.

Marketing cookies

These components enable tracking technologies to collect data about user behaviour on the website or across websites. On this website, marketing cookies are switched off by default.

Helpful information about cookies

For useful information on cookies and how to safely use the internet you can visit 'All about cookies' website at https://allaboutcookies.org/ . Please note that you will have to make choices about their use of cookies before engaging with their website.

How to control which types of cookies you consent to allowing when you visit this website

The first time you use the website a cookie consent banner will appear at the foot of the page. Our cookie banner and controller is provided by Usercentrics Cookie management platform (See image below). All you have to do is to click on the 'Deny' button if you don't want any cookies. There are 'essential' cookies, which are needed to make the site work, but the rest are optional (and turned off, by default). Don't forget to save your preferences if you have made any changes. You should also read our Privacy Policy before proceeding to use the website. This can be accessed from the links on the cookie banner, together with additional information on the use of cookies throughout the website.

image of the homepage cookie banner as it appears when you first visit the website

Additional ways of enabling/disabling and deleting cookies

You can also use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers:

(Please note that you will have to make choices about their use of cookies before engaging with their website).

Cookie settings in Firefox

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

Cookie settings in Google Chrome

Cookie settings in Safari (OS X)

Cookie settings in Safari (iOS)

Cookie settings in Android

Please note that this website may not work properly if all all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your 'consent' when you visit our website again.

After giving permission or rejecting cookies on the website, the banner will disappear. The next time you visit the website you will see a round logo in the bottom left corner of your screen. (See images below). You can then click on this logo to change any preferences you have set.

the cookie management button is an image of a fingerprint on a blue circle

an image of the home screen showing the round cookie button in the bottom left corner of the screen

After clicking on the blue button (with the fingerprint logo) you will see a pop-up screen appear, where you can review and change your cookie preferences. (see image below)

an image of the homescreen showing the pop up banner which allows you to change your cookie preferences and view more information about the cookies stored

Accessed by the link entitled 'Services' you will find a list of the services used on the website, together with further information about cookie storage and data processing for each one, helping you make a better informed decision about which cookies to allow, if any. In the example below, Google has 3 services and their details.

Image showing Google maps services entry in the services section

At the bottom of the services section you will find your own unique controller ID code, which you must use to request your consent data from the website. Firstly, click on the folder icon to the right of the code to copy it. See example below.

image showing the bottom of the services section where you will find your own ID code

You can then use your consent ID to request information from Usercentrics by providing this ID to the Lydlinch Parish Council website administrator for processing. The administrator then uses this ID to access the visitor's consent history in the Usercentrics Admin Interface, which can be exported as a CSV file containing details of their consents over the past 12 months.

The contact for this is clerk@lydlinchparishcouncil.gov.uk