Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Avonmouth Children’s Centre (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://avonmouthcc.co.uk/.
We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring full transparency regarding the technologies we deploy. This policy should be read alongside our General Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you browse websites. They help websites recognize your device, remember preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with the site to provide a seamless browsing experience.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire and are deleted once you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device until they reach an expiration date or you manually clear them.
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website domain.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external tools or services embedded into our website (such as analytics platforms or embedded video players).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website to:
- Ensure the essential functions and security of the website operate correctly.
- Store and honor your cookie consent choices.
- Understand how visitors navigate our pages so we can improve usability and community resources.
- Support functional features, such as interactive maps and feedback forms.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be deactivated in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as adjusting your consent preferences or logging into secure areas.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieyes-consent / viewed_cookie_policy | avonmouthcc.co.uk | Stores your consent preferences selected on the cookie banner. | 1 year |
PHPSESSID / wp-settings-* | avonmouthcc.co.uk | Maintains core WordPress session state and user interface preferences. | Session / 1 year |
B. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help perform specific capabilities such as sharing content on social media, remembering user preferences, or loading interactive features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Identifiers | avonmouthcc.co.uk / Third Parties | Preserves interface selections and embedded widget settings. | Session / Persistent |
C. Analytical & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us analyze aggregate traffic and visitor interactions across our site so we can measure performance and improve content delivery.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* (if enabled) | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and records anonymous engagement statistics. | 2 years |
D. Advertisement Cookies
We do not display third-party commercial advertisements. If any advertising or campaign cookies are utilized for community outreach, they will strictly require your prior consent.
5. Managing and Controlling Your Preferences
When you visit our website, you have the option to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your individual preferences.
You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time:
- On Our Site: Click the floating Consent Preferences / Revisit button located in the corner of your screen to re-open the settings banner.
- In Your Web Browser: Most browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies via their settings menus. For guidance, refer to your browser’s official support documentation:
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page with an amended “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
Organisation: Avonmouth Children’s Centre
Website: https://avonmouthcc.co.uk/
Address: 25 Portview Rd, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9LD
Email / Phone: avonmouth.cc@bristol-schools.uk / 0117 903 0271