Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Brighton Wine Festival (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://bightonwinefestival.co.uk (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you agree to the use of essential cookies. Non-essential cookies will only be placed on your device where you have provided your consent through our cookie banner or preference centre.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use a website.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the Website functions correctly.
Remember your cookie preferences.
Understand how visitors use the Website.
Improve Website performance and user experience.
Enable third-party services such as ticketing platforms, social media content, and embedded media where applicable.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation and security of the Website and cannot be switched off.
Examples may include:
Security cookies.
Load balancing cookies.
Cookie consent preference cookies.
Session management cookies.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous information.
Examples may include:
Number of visitors.
Pages viewed.
Time spent on the Website.
Traffic sources.
Where used, analytics cookies are only activated with your consent.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
Examples include:
Language preferences.
Remembering previously entered information.
Embedded content settings.
Marketing and Social Media Cookies
These cookies may be used by third-party services to track browsing activity and measure the effectiveness of advertising or social media campaigns.
Examples may include:
Facebook and Instagram integrations.
YouTube video embeds.
Advertising and remarketing technologies.
These cookies will only be used where you have provided consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages of the Website may contain content or services provided by third parties. These third parties may place cookies on your device independently of us.
Examples may include:
Google Analytics
Google Maps
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Event ticketing providers
Payment service providers
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those providers.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
Using the cookie settings tool available on our Website.
Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Information on managing cookies can usually be found in your browser’s help section.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our use of cookies.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: