Privacy Policy
Cookie policy
Cookies are small files that websites store on your device. Beaconsfield Festival of Lights uses a small number of cookies to make the website work. We only use optional cookies, and only load content from other companies, if you agree.
You can change your choices at any time, either with the button below or with the cookie button at the bottom of every page.
Strictly necessary Always on
These are needed for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They do not track you across other websites.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
km_consent |
Beaconsfield Festival of Lights | Remembers your cookie choices, with a random reference so we can show what you agreed to. | 6 months |
.AspNetCore.Session |
Beaconsfield Festival of Lights | Keeps track of your visit, for example items in your basket and progress through forms. | Until you close your browser |
orchantiforgery_BFOL |
Beaconsfield Festival of Lights | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery. | Until you close your browser |
orchauth_BFOL |
Beaconsfield Festival of Lights | Keeps you signed in. Only set if you sign in. | Until you sign out, or up to 14 days if you choose to stay signed in |
Identity.External, Identity.TwoFactorUserId |
Beaconsfield Festival of Lights | Used briefly while you sign in with another account or with two-step verification. | A few minutes |
Square payment cookies |
Square | Process card payments securely and prevent fraud. Only on payment pages. | Set by Square |
Local storage (not cookies) |
Beaconsfield Festival of Lights | Remembers display preferences such as a collapsed menu, and the name you give when joining a live poll. This stays on your device and is not sent to us. | Until you clear your browser data |
Analytics Optional
Only used if you allow them. They help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors so we can count them. | 2 years |
_ga_… |
Google Analytics | Keeps track of your current visit. | 2 years |
External content Optional
Only loaded if you allow external content, or click to show an individual item. These companies may set their own cookies and receive your IP address; see their privacy policies for details.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
Facebook and Instagram posts |
Meta | Shows our latest social media posts. | Set by Meta |
Controlling cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the website, such as signing in, forms and the basket, will not work.
For how we use your personal information, see our Privacy Policy.
