Cookie Policy for UK Folklore & Mythology Archive (UKFolkloreArchive.com)
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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how the UK Folklore & Mythology Archive ("we", "us", "our") uses them on UKFolkloreArchive.com (the "Site"), and your choices regarding cookies. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period or until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
Other similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, function similarly and are covered by this policy where they are used for similar purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several essential and non-essential purposes, including:
- Essential Operation: To enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining user session state.
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences, such as language or display options.
- Analytics & Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our Site, such as which pages are most popular, to improve its content and performance.
- Functionality: To enhance functionality, like embedding third-party content (e.g., maps, videos) or enabling social media features.
- Marketing (if applicable): To track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to deliver relevant advertisements on other sites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below details the categories of cookies used on our Site.
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | UKFolkloreArchive.com | Stores your consent preferences for cookie categories. | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID / Session ID | UKFolkloreArchive.com | Maintains your session state across page requests (e.g., for logged-in users). | Session |
3.2. Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve Site performance. They help us know which pages are popular and see how visitors move around the Site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users for a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| _ga_[container-id] | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state. | 2 years |
We use Google Analytics, which places cookies. For more information, please see Google's Cookie Policy. We have configured Analytics to anonymise IP addresses where possible.
3.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as embedded videos or remembering your display preferences.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| player | Vimeo / YouTube | Used when embedding video content to remember playback preferences. | Session / Persistent |
| display_mode | UKFolkloreArchive.com | Remembers your preferred text size or colour scheme (if applicable). | 1 year |
3.4. Targeting / Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Note: We currently do not use third-party advertising cookies for targeted advertising on this Site. This section is included for completeness should this change in the future.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Currently not in active use. | N/A |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. For example, we may embed videos from YouTube or Vimeo, or use mapping services. These third parties may set their own cookies to enable their services to function or for their own analytics and tracking. We do not control these third-party cookies. We endeavour to use privacy-enhanced modes where available (e.g., YouTube's privacy-enhanced embed).
You should review the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information:
- Google (YouTube, Analytics) Privacy Policy
- Vimeo Privacy Policy
- Facebook (Meta) Cookie Policy (if social sharing is used)
5. Your Cookie Choices & Controls
You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise this right through the following methods:
5.1. Initial Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will ask you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can accept all, reject all non-essential, or manage preferences by category.
5.2. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually set your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may severely affect the functionality of our Site and many others. For guidance on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, visit the help pages for:
5.3. Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5.4. Changing Your Preferences Later
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" or "Cookie Settings" link, typically found in the website footer. This will reopen the consent management tool.
6. Data Protection and Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data. Some information collected by cookies may constitute personal data (e.g., IP address, online identifiers).
Our legal basis for processing personal data via cookies is typically:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (Performance, Functionality, Targeting). We rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies necessary for the Site's operation.
- Contract: Where cookies are necessary to provide a service you have requested (e.g., maintaining a login session).
You have the right to:
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time via the settings.
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold.
- Rectification & Erasure: Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction & Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
To exercise these rights regarding data from cookies, please contact us using the details in Section 9. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
7. Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers (like Google) may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or reliance on an adequacy decision, to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection law.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your data protection rights, please contact us:
Data Controller: UK Folklore & Mythology Archive
Email: privacy@ukfolklorearchive.com
Postal Address: [Your Registered or Correspondence Address, UK]
For more detailed information on how we process personal data, please see our full Privacy Policy.