Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2026
This policy explains how Brighton Locals uses cookies and similar technologies on brightonlocals.co.uk.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work, remember choices, stay secure and understand how visitors use them.
Cookies we may use
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for security, login, account management, forms, payments and core website functions. These cannot usually be switched off through our site.
- Preference cookies: remember choices such as login status, display settings and location or search preferences.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand visits, popular pages, errors and performance so we can improve the directory. Where consent is legally required, these are used only after you agree.
- Advertising or marketing cookies: may measure campaigns or personalise promotion. We use them only where enabled and with consent where required.
Third-party services
Our site may use services supplied by third parties, including hosting and security tools, Google services such as Maps or Analytics, embedded media, payment providers and social sharing features. These providers may set their own cookies and process information under their own privacy notices.
Your choices
Where a cookie banner or preference tool is available, you can use it to accept, reject or change non-essential cookies. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent login, checkout, forms, maps or other features from working correctly.
How long cookies last
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their stated expiry date or until you delete them. Durations vary by purpose and provider.
Updates
We may update this policy when our technology, providers or legal obligations change. The latest version will be shown here.
Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy, email hello@brightonlocals.co.uk or read our Privacy Policy.