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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how HelloBicester uses cookies on our website hellobicester.co.uk, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve security, and provide statistical reports to the website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

To keep our site fast and clean, we use the absolute minimum number of cookies required. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or trackers. We only use cookies for two purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: Cookies needed to store your cookie consent choice. Without these, the site would ask you for consent on every single visit.
  • Performance & Analytics: Google Analytics 4 cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are popular, how much time is spent on site). These are only set if you choose "Accept" on our cookie banner. The data is reported to us in aggregate and we do not link it to your name or email address.

3. The Cookies We Set

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry Type
hb_cookie_consent hellobicester.co.uk Stores your choice regarding cookie consent. 365 days Strictly Necessary
_ga Google Analytics Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data and tracks site usage. 2 years Analytics / Performance
_ga_* Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. 2 years Analytics / Performance

4. How to Manage and Block Cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time. If you want to withdraw your consent or block cookies, you can do so in several ways:

  • Our Banner: When you first visit, you can choose "Accept" or "Deny". Advertising signals stay switched off whichever you choose. To change your choice later, clear the cookies for this site in your browser settings and the banner will ask again.
  • Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies directly in your web browser settings. Follow the guides below depending on your browser:
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

5. More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

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