Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

How we use cookies

City of Chester Archers uses cookies to:
– Ensure the website functions correctly
– Improve performance and user experience
– Analyse website traffic
– Enable secure payments (where applicable)

We do not use cookies to sell your data.

Types of Cookies we use

Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function. They include:
– Security cookies
– Session cookies
– Payment processing cookies (e.g. Stripe when enabled)
These cookies cannot be disabled as the site will not function properly without them.

Analytics Cookies
We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies collect anonymised data such as:
– Pages visited
– Time spent on site
– General location (country/region)
– Device type
This helps us improve the website.
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.

Embedded Content Cookies
If we embed content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube), those services may set their own cookies when you interact with the content.
We do not control these cookies.

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or manage cookies.
You can:
– Accept all cookies
– Reject non-essential cookies
– Adjust preferences at any time via the cookie settings link

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers such as:
– Stripe (for payments)
– Google Analytics (for website analytics)

These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

How Long are Cookies Stored

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies).
Others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

The duration depends on the specific cookie.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact: secretary@cityofchesterarchers.com.