Cookie Policy

Last updated: 08 May 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.

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 ad performance.

Your choices

You can accept or decline analytics at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer.
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.

Session

bwo-fallback-session (cookie/localStorage)

Essential

Backup session token for reliable sign‑in after refresh.

Up to 30 days

bwo-consent-v1 (localStorage)

Essential

Stores your analytics consent choice.

1 year

bwo_consent (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_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 accept optional cookies.

Set by Google, usually up to 2 years

Google AdSense / advertising identifiers

Optional advertising

Supports ad delivery and reporting after you accept optional cookies, 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

Optional Google Analytics and Google AdSense scripts are blocked until you accept optional cookies. 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.

Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy? Use the contact form.