Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last reviewed: May 2026 | Next review due: May 2027
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Habergham Eaves Parish Council uses them on haberghameavesparishcouncil.gov.uk, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites work properly and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses a cookie consent tool (CookieYes) that gives you control over which cookies are set. We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Used for admin authentication (admin users only) | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Indicates when you are logged into WordPress (admin only) | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Personalises WordPress admin interface (admin only) | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom of the page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this website.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services (such as embedded maps or social media buttons). These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend you check the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@haberghameavesparishcouncil.gov.uk
Post: Rebecca Hay, Clerk to the Council, 239 Red Lees Road, Cliviger, Burnley, BB10 4RJ