Last Updated: 8 August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how the Great Ayton History Society (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on greataytonhistory.co.uk.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them in your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyse usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for the website to function (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences, enabling secure areas). These cannot be switched off in our systems.

2. Performance Cookies – Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, errors encountered). This helps us improve our website.

3. Functionality Cookies – Remember choices you make (such as language or location preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.

4. Analytics Cookies – Used to understand how visitors interact with the site, often through third-party tools such as Google Analytics.

5. Third-Party Cookies – Set by services we use, such as embedded videos, social media sharing buttons, or mapping services. These may collect data about your online activity across different websites.

3. Cookies We May Use

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note:

• Blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the website to stop working properly.

• Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help section (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

For more detailed control, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/.

5. Third-Party Services

Some cookies are set by third-party providers whose services we use on our site. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. Examples may include:

• Google Analytics (website usage statistics)

• YouTube or Vimeo (embedded videos)

• Facebook or Twitter (social sharing buttons)

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.