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This Cookie Policy explains how Sopley Parish Council (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire once you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us to improve the overall user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
For more information on how to manage cookies, please consult your browser’s help documentation.
4. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or our website practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: parish.clerk@sopley.gov.uk
Address: https://www.sopley.gov.uk/
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