Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on silentdiscoparty.uk, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as updated by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
We use a small number of cookies on this website, grouped into two categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not collect any personal information and cannot be switched off. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec, wordpress_logged_in | WordPress (us) | Manages website sessions and security | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress (us) | Stores interface preferences for the website | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Us (server) | Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session |
| [Cookie consent cookie] | Us (consent banner) | Remembers whether you have accepted or declined optional cookies | 12 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, for example which pages are most popular and how people navigate the site. This information is anonymised and used only to improve our website and services. These cookies only load if you give your consent via our cookie banner.
| Cookie name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique website visitors (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (resets daily) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate to Google servers | 1 minute |
For more information on how Google uses this data, visit policies.google.com/privacy.
Advertising and Retargeting Cookies (if used)
We may occasionally run Google Ads campaigns. If we do, Google may set cookies on your device to show you relevant adverts on other websites based on your visit to ours. These cookies are only active during periods when we are running paid advertising campaigns.
| Cookie name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Tracks ad click conversions and campaign performance | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Tracks clicks from Google Ads to measure conversions | 90 days |
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for retargeting – shows ads to previous website visitors | 13 months |
These cookies only load if you have accepted advertising cookies via our cookie banner. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for advertising at any time via adssettings.google.com.
We do not use social media tracking cookies on this website.
3. How to Control Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect how some parts of our website work.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we change the tools we use or to reflect regulatory updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Silent Disco Party (UK) Limited, 65 Primrose Court, Ty Canol, Cwmbran, NP44 6JL