1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website can store on your device when you visit. They're commonly used to remember preferences, keep you signed in, or measure how a site is used. Similar technologies (local storage, session storage) work in the same way.
2. Our position
We've kept this site as private as we reasonably can:
- No advertising cookies. We don't run ads and we don't share data with ad networks.
- No cross-site tracking. We don't use Facebook Pixel, TikTok pixels, or any other social retargeting trackers.
- One analytics tool, opt-in only. We use Google Analytics to understand which pages people read so we can keep improving the site. It is not loaded at all until you accept it via the cookie banner. If you reject (or close) the banner, no Google Analytics code ever runs on your browser.
3. What is set
| Cookie / storage | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
sn-cookie-consent | This site (essential) | Remembers your cookie banner choice (Accept / Reject) so we don't ask you again on every page. | Until you clear your browser storage |
| Next.js prefetch & routing state | This site (technical) | Speeds up page navigation | Session only |
_ga, _ga_1LHX73M4RD | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and measures how the site is used. Loaded only after you click Accept. IP anonymisation is on; no demographic, advertising or cross-site features are enabled. | Up to 2 years |
| Stripe Checkout cookies | Stripe | Required to securely process a donation and prevent fraud. Only set when you reach Stripe's hosted checkout page. | See Stripe's policy |
| YouTube / Vimeo | YouTube / Vimeo | Set if and when you open one of our trailer videos in the lightbox. They are used by the video providers to deliver the video and remember preferences (volume, quality). | See the respective provider's policy |
4. Changing or withdrawing consent
You can change your mind at any time:
- Click Cookie Settings at the bottom of any page to re-open the consent banner.
- Or clear cookies for this site in your browser. The banner will reappear on your next visit so you can choose again.
- You can also install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to block Google Analytics on every website you visit.
5. How to manage cookies in your browser
You can clear or block cookies at any time from your browser settings. Most browsers also have a "private" or "incognito" mode that prevents persistent cookies from being stored:
6. Changes
If we ever add another analytics or marketing tool we'll update this page and add it to the consent banner before it loads. This page reflects what is actually running on the site.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? info@screennorthants.co.uk.