Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last reviewed: May 2026. Next review due: May 2027.

This website is run by Darwen Town Council. This page explains how we use cookies and how you can control them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly and allow website owners to understand how visitors use their site.

Cookies we use

1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_*	WordPress session and security cookies	Session
wp-settings-*	Stores your display preferences	1 year
wpcf7_*	Contact Form 7 security (anti-spam)	Session

2. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and services. The data collected is anonymised — we cannot use it to identify you personally.

Cookie name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users (anonymised)	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users (anonymised)	24 hours
_gat	Throttles request rate	1 minute

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that blocking some types of cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Find out how to manage cookies in your browser: