Cookies

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website https://www.glowflarehorrorfestival.com/ (“the website”). Cookies help us ensure the website functions correctly, understand how it is used, and improve the experience for visitors. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy & Data Protection Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions over time. Cookies do not usually identify you directly, but some may be linked to personal data such as an IP address or usage behaviour.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are used for:

• Core website functionality
• Security and fraud prevention
• Login and session management
• Cookie consent preferences

These cookies do not require consent under UK law.

3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, including:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How users navigate the site
• Whether users encounter errors

Analytics cookies are only placed where you have given consent.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

• Login details
• Display preferences
• Comment form details

They help provide a more personalised experience.

3.4 Marketing & Tracking Cookies

Where applicable, these cookies may be used to:

• Track engagement with newsletters
• Measure campaign effectiveness
• Understand interactions with promotional content

Marketing cookies are only placed if you have explicitly consented.

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties, such as embedded media, social media features, analytics tools, or payment processors. These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to review the relevant third-party privacy policies.

4. Cookie List

The cookies used on this website may include the following. This list may be updated from time to time as website functionality changes.

4.1 WordPress Cookies

Used for core website functionality, comments, and user sessions.

• comment_author_*Stores comment form details for convenience.Duration: 1 year.
• wordpress_logged_in_*Identifies logged-in users and manages sessions.Duration: 2 days.
• wordpress_sec_*Used for security authentication.Duration: Session.
• wp-settings-*Stores user display preferences.Duration: 1 year.
• wp-postpass_*Enables access to password-protected posts.Duration: Session.

4.2 WooCommerce Cookies

Used to support online store functionality.

• woocommerce_cart_hashTracks changes to the shopping basket.Duration: Session.
• woocommerce_items_in_cartTracks items in the shopping basket.Duration: Session.
• wp_woocommerce_session_*Stores session-related data.Duration: Approximately 2 days.

4.3 MailPoet Cookies

Used for newsletter subscriptions and engagement tracking (opt-in subscribers only).

• mailpoet_page_viewTracks the last page viewed by a subscriber.Duration: Approximately 3,650 days.
• mailpoet_subscriberTracks subscriber engagement and activity.Duration: Approximately 3,650 days.
• mailpoet_revenue_trackingTracks newsletter-driven purchases (if WooCommerce is enabled).Duration: Approximately 14 days.
• popup_form_dismissed_*Prevents redisplay of dismissed subscription forms.Duration: Varies depending on form settings.

4.4 Analytics Cookies

Where enabled and consented to, analytics services (such as Google Analytics) may set cookies to collect anonymised information about website usage. Specific analytics cookies and their durations are displayed via our cookie consent tool.

4.5 Consent Management Cookies

Used to store cookie consent preferences.

• complianz_consent_statusStores whether consent has been given or refused.Duration: Approximately 365 days.
• complianz_policy_idRecords the version of the policy accepted.Duration: Approximately 365 days.

IP addresses are anonymised, and no personally identifiable information is shared with the consent management provider.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies will not be placed unless you give consent. You may change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link on our website.

6. Managing Cookies

You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Further information about cookies is available at:

• www.aboutcookies.org
• www.allaboutcookies.org

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Legal or regulatory changes
• Updates to website functionality
• Changes in cookie usage

The latest version will always be published on our website.

8. Contact

If you have questions about cookies or how we use them, please contact us using the details provided on our website.

9. Acceptance

By continuing to use our website after setting your cookie preferences, you acknowledge and accept this Cookie Policy.