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Cookie policy
This policy explains what cookies are, how Heritage Cornwall uses them and the controls available through your browser.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies can help a website remember information between pages or visits, such as a preference or whether a particular notice has already been shown.
Some cookies last only for the current browsing session. Others remain for a defined period or until you remove them.
How Heritage Cornwall uses cookies
Heritage Cornwall may use cookies that are necessary to deliver core website functions and remember choices you make. Essential cookies can support features such as navigation, security and the consistent display of website content.
This website does not include advertising trackers, social-media widgets or payment services.
Types of cookie
Strictly necessary cookies
These support functions required for the website to operate. Blocking them may prevent parts of the site from working as expected.
Preference cookies
These may remember choices that improve your browsing experience, including settings you have already selected.
Embedded services
If a page uses content delivered by another service, that provider may set its own cookies. Heritage Cornwall limits third-party features and does not use social-media embeds, advertising tools or payment widgets.
Information cookies may contain
Cookie data can include a randomly generated identifier, a selected setting, a session status or a timestamp. Cookies are not programs and cannot run code on your device.
Heritage Cornwall does not ask you to provide payment information through this website.
How long cookies remain
Session cookies are normally removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their stated expiry date or until you delete them. The precise duration depends on the purpose of each cookie and the browser you use.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be revised when the website or its technical requirements change. The current version is the one published on this page.
Your browser, your control
Manage cookies in three steps
Most browsers let you inspect, remove or block cookie files. The wording varies between browsers and devices.
Open browser settings
Look for privacy, security, site data or cookie controls in your browser menu.
Review stored data
Choose whether to view or remove cookies for this website, or clear browsing data more broadly.
Choose future permissions
You can allow, restrict or block cookies. Be aware that blocking essential cookies may affect website functions.
Practical answers
Cookie questions
These answers cover common choices when browsing Heritage Cornwall.
Do I have to accept cookies?
You can use your browser controls to block or remove cookies. Some essential website functions may not work correctly if all cookies are disabled.
Can cookies identify me by name?
Cookies commonly use an identifier or store a setting rather than your name. Their exact content depends on their purpose.
How do I delete existing cookies?
Open your browser’s privacy or site-data settings, locate the relevant website data and choose the delete or clear option.
Will blocking cookies affect the website?
It may. Blocking strictly necessary cookies can interfere with navigation, remembered choices or other core functions.
Does Heritage Cornwall use advertising cookies?
No advertising trackers are included on this website.
Who can I contact about this policy?
Email Heritage Cornwall using the contact address provided below.
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