Cookie Policy for Visit Macclesfield

Last Updated: 28 February 2026

Welcome to Visit Macclesfield (https://www.visitmacclesfield.co.uk). To make our town guide as helpful and user-friendly as possible, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

As a community-focused project, we believe in being transparent about how we handle your data while you explore everything Macclesfield has to offer.

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 things like your preferences and how you use the site. Similar technologies (like pixels or local storage) are used for similar purposes — we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Run the site properly (these are Necessary cookies).
  • Show embedded content like YouTube videos (these are Functional/Media cookies).
  • Understand what’s working so we can improve our town guide (these are Analytics/Performance cookies, like JetPack and Sourcebuster).

We only use non-essential cookies if you’ve given us permission via our cookie banner — and “Reject All” is always an option.

3. The Cookies We Use (with examples)

Based on our current website configuration, we use cookies in the categories below. This list may change as we update the site (for example, when we add new pages, embeds, or plugins).

Necessary Cookies (always on)

These are required for the website to work and for us to remember your cookie choices.

Functional / Media Cookies (YouTube embeds)

These support embedded video content (for example, YouTube videos on event pages). If you reject these cookies, videos may still show but may not play properly, or they may require you to enable cookies first.

Analytics / Performance Cookies (site improvement)

These help us understand how people use the site so we can improve content (for locals and visitors) — for example, which pages are most useful or where people are coming from.

Notes:

  • Cookie names and lifespans can vary by device, browser, and plugin updates.
  • Where third-party cookies are involved (e.g., YouTube / Automattic), those providers may process data in line with their own policies.

4. Your Choices & Rights (including “Reject All”)

You’re in control. When you visit our site you can choose to:

  • Accept All cookies
  • Reject All cookies (this is available and works the same way as accepting)
  • Customise your choices by category

You can also change your mind at any time.

5. How to Manage Cookies

  • On-site cookie banner (recommended): Use our CookieYes banner to Accept All, Reject All, or Customise. You can update your choices any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link/icon (usually shown near the bottom corner of the site).
  • Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser. The steps depend on your browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox). If you block some cookies, parts of the website (especially embedded videos) may not work as expected.

6. Compliance with UK Law

This policy is intended to reflect UK requirements including the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, the UK GDPR, and PECR-style cookie rules. In practice, that means:

  • Non-essential cookies are optional and only used if you say “yes”.
  • Rejecting cookies is as easy as accepting them.
  • You can update your consent any time via the on-site settings.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about cookies on Visit Macclesfield, please contact the Project Co-Ordinator (see our Privacy Policy / website contact details for the latest contact information).

Visit Macclesfield
Website: https://www.visitmacclesfield.co.uk