Cookie Policy

Last updated: 4 August 2026

Overview

This policy explains how Brighton What’s On uses cookies and similar technologies. We only use what’s needed to run the service and, if you allow it, measure how the site is used or load Google AdSense.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar storage technologies such as local storage for preferences (for example, accessibility settings).

How we use cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and protect your account. With your permission, we may also load Google Analytics and, when enabled, Google AdSense to understand usage and support third-party ad delivery and reporting. Event Spotlights and local promoted listings are first-party site content: they remain visible when optional cookies are rejected and are always clearly labelled as advertising.

Your choices

  • You can accept or decline analytics and advertising separately at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer.
  • Declining optional cookies does not hide Event Spotlights or local promoted listings; it prevents optional analytics and Google AdSense from loading.
  • Essential cookies are required for sign‑in and account security.

Cookie inventory

Name
Type
Purpose
Duration
bwo-auth (localStorage)
Essential
Supabase auth session storage for sign‑in.
Until sign-out or session expiry
bwo-fallback-session (local/session storage)
Essential
Backup session token for reliable sign‑in after refresh.
Up to 30 days
bwo-consent-v2 (localStorage)
Essential
Stores your separate analytics and advertising choices.
1 year
bwo_consent_v2 (cookie)
Essential
Mirrors your consent choice for quick access.
1 year
bwo-a11y (localStorage)
Essential
Accessibility preferences (text size, contrast, spacing, motion).
Until changed
bwo-theme (localStorage)
Essential
Stores your light, dark, or system appearance preference.
Until changed
bwo_cart_v1 (localStorage)
Essential
Stores ticket basket items before checkout.
Until checkout or cleared
Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*)
Optional analytics
Measures site usage after you allow analytics.
Set by Google, usually up to 2 years
Google AdSense / advertising identifiers
Optional advertising
Supports ad delivery and reporting after you allow advertising, if ads are enabled.
Set by Google

This list is maintained as features evolve. If we add new cookies or third‑party services, we will update this policy and request consent where required.

Third‑party cookies

Google Analytics is blocked until you allow analytics. Google AdSense is blocked until you separately allow advertising, and only loads when advertising is enabled. Security providers such as Cloudflare Turnstile may set short-lived challenge cookies when verifying requests. If our optional cookie use changes materially, we will update this policy and ask for consent where required.

Event Spotlights and locally sold promoted placements are delivered directly by Brighton What’s On and do not require Google advertising cookies. Optional impression and click analytics are not recorded when analytics consent is declined.

Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy? Use the contact form.

Cookie Policy - Brighton What’s On