Last updated: March 2026 | Effective from: March 2026
Company: Roseshire Festival Ltd
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how
Roseshire Festival Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at
www.roseshirefestival.com (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.This policy should be read alongside our
Privacy Policy, which sets out how we process any personal data collected via cookies.
Your consent matters. Except for strictly necessary cookies, we will only place cookies on your device after you have given your informed consent via our cookie preference tool. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time — see Section 6 below.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – files that remain on your device for a set period, or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies – set directly by our Website.
- Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g. analytics providers).
Similar technologies such as web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage may also be used and are collectively referred to as "cookies" throughout this policy.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We group the cookies used on our Website into four categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies — Always Active
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. Without them, the Website cannot operate properly.
These cookies do not require your consent under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| wordpress_[hash] | Roseshire Festival (WordPress) | Stores WordPress authentication details for logged-in users | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Roseshire Festival (WordPress) | Maintains WordPress login state | Session / Persistent |
| wp-settings-[user_id] | Roseshire Festival (WordPress) | Stores user interface preferences for the WordPress admin area | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Roseshire Festival | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
| [cookie_consent_cookie] | Roseshire Festival | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on each visit | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies — Consent Required
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the Website's performance and content. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the site | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to track visitors within a single day's session | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_[ID] | Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| _gac_[ID] | Google / Google Ads | Contains campaign-related information; used if Google Ads is linked to the property | 90 days |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with
Google's Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation to minimise personal data collection.
3.3 Marketing & Targeting Cookies — Consent Required
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content relevant to you. They may be set through our Website by advertising partners such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) or Google Ads. These cookies track your browsing habits to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other platforms. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Used by Facebook to deliver and track the effectiveness of advertising | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Stores the last visit with a click ID; links advertising interactions to conversions | 2 years |
| fr | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads on and off Facebook | 3 months |
| IDE / DSID | Google DoubleClick / Google Ads | Used to register and report actions taken on the Website after viewing or clicking a Google Ad | 13 months |
3.4 Third-Party & Functional Cookies — Consent Required
These cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our Website, such as YouTube video players, ticketing platforms, and social media sharing tools. These providers may use the data collected to build a profile of your interests. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE / YSC | YouTube (Google) | Estimates bandwidth and tracks interaction with embedded YouTube videos | 6 months / Session |
| yt-remote-* | YouTube (Google) | Stores video player preferences for embedded YouTube content | Persistent / Session |
| [Ticketing platform cookies] | Third-party ticketing provider | Facilitates the ticket purchase process; may set its own cookies when you are redirected to the ticketing platform | Varies by provider |
| [Newsletter / email marketing] | Email marketing provider | Used to track whether you have subscribed and to measure email campaign engagement | Varies by provider |
When you interact with third-party content, those providers may collect additional data subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing those policies separately.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We rely on the following legal bases under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Used under our legitimate interests in operating a functional, secure website, or where necessary to deliver a service you have requested. No consent is required.
- Analytics, Marketing & Third-Party Cookies: Set only with your explicit consent, which you provide via our cookie preference tool when you first visit the Website.
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookie lifespans vary — some are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a defined period (persistent cookies). The duration of each cookie is shown in the tables above. You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Easy access to your preferences: You can review and update your cookie settings at any time by clicking the cookie preferences icon located in the bottom-left corner of any page on our Website. This will reopen the consent panel, allowing you to enable or disable individual cookie categories instantly. Changes take effect immediately.
Browser Settings
You can also control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (though this may break site functionality)
Browser-specific guidance:
Opting Out of Third-Party Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies via:
7. Withdrawing Your Consent
You have the right to withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal. To withdraw consent:
- Click the cookie preferences icon at the bottom left of any page on our Website and update your choices, or
- Clear your cookies via your browser settings — this will reset your consent preferences and you will be asked again on your next visit.
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies collect information that may constitute personal data under UK GDPR (for example, an IP address or a unique device identifier). Where cookies process personal data, we do so in accordance with our
Privacy Policy, which contains full details of our data processing activities, your rights, and how to exercise them.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Where changes are significant, we will notify you via a prominent notice on the Website or, where appropriate, by email.We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
If you are unhappy with our use of cookies, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority, the
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Helpline: 0303 123 1113
- Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
