Cookie audit requiredUpdate the table below after reviewing the cookies actually set by WordPress, plugins, analytics, embedded media and third-party services. Do not publish optional analytics or marketing cookies before an appropriate consent mechanism is configured.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a computer, phone or other device when a website is visited. Similar technologies may also store or access information on a device. They can support essential website functions, remember choices, help measure use or enable third-party services.
2. Types of cookies
Strictly necessaryRequired for security, network operation or a feature specifically requested by the visitor. These generally do not require consent, but visitors should still receive clear information.
PreferencesRemember choices such as display or interface preferences. Consent may be required when they are not essential to a requested service.
AnalyticsHelp understand how visitors use the website. Analytics cookies are not normally strictly necessary and should not be set before valid consent.
MarketingUsed to measure advertising or build profiles across services. These require appropriate information and consent before being set.
3. Cookies used on this website
| Cookie or service | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|
| WordPress security/session cookies | Support secure administration and requested website functionality. | Strictly necessary | Session or as configured |
| Contact form security token | Helps validate a genuine form submission and reduce misuse. | Strictly necessary | Temporary |
| Analytics service | Only list this after confirming the analytics product, cookie names and retention settings. | Analytics | Confirm before publishing |
| Embedded or social content | Third parties may set cookies when their content is loaded. Confirm each service used. | Preferences/marketing | Confirm before publishing |
4. Managing your choices
Where consent is required, the website should provide a mechanism allowing visitors to accept or reject optional cookies before they are set and to change that choice later. Browser settings can also block or delete cookies, although disabling essential cookies may affect requested functionality.
If a cookie-consent plugin is installed, add a visible “Manage cookie preferences” link here and in the footer.
5. Third-party websites
Links to other websites are governed by those organisations’ own privacy and cookie practices. ARB does not control cookies placed directly by unrelated external websites.
6. Updates
This policy should be reviewed whenever plugins, analytics, embedded services or advertising tools change. The cookie table and review date should remain accurate.
