What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about your visit. They help websites work properly and provide information to website owners.

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How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

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These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:

• Website functionality - remember your preferences during your visit

• Security - protect against spam and abuse

• Form submissions - remember information when you contact us

• Audio player settings - remember volume and playback preferences

These cookies don't collect personal information and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

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Analytics Cookies (Optional)

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We use basic analytics to understand how people use our website:

• Visit statistics - how many people visit and which pages they view

• Popular content - which stories are listened to most

• Website improvements - what works well and what could be better

These cookies collect anonymous information only - we cannot identify individual visitors.

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Cookies We Don't Use

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• Advertising cookies - we don't show ads or track you for marketing

• Social media tracking - we don't connect to Facebook, Twitter, etc.

• Third-party tracking - we don't share your data with other companies

• Behavioral profiling - we don't build profiles of your interests

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies

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What Happens If You Block Cookies?

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Essential cookies blocked:

• Contact forms may not work properly

• Website preferences won't be remembered

• Audio players may reset each visit

Analytics cookies blocked:

• No impact on website functionality

• We just won't know which content is popular

• Website works exactly the same for you

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Third-Party Services

Wix Platform

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Our website is built on Wix, which may set its own cookies for:

• Website hosting and performance

• Security and spam protection

• Basic analytics

Wix's cookies are covered by their own privacy policy, available on their website.

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Audio Hosting

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If we use external audio hosting services, they may set cookies for:

• Audio streaming performance

• Playback preferences

• Basic usage statistics

We choose services with strong privacy policies and minimal tracking.

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Cookie Consent

When You First Visit

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• Essential cookies are set automatically (necessary for website function)

• Analytics cookies require your consent

• Cookie banner explains your choices

• Easy opt-out available at any time

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Changing Your Mind

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You can change your cookie preferences:

• Contact us to update your preferences

• Browser settings to block or allow specific cookies

• Clear existing cookies through your browser

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Data Protection

What We Collect Through Cookies:

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• Anonymous visitor statistics only

• No personal information that could identify you

• General location (country/region, not specific address)

• Device type (mobile, desktop) for website optimization

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What We Don't Collect:

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• Names, emails, or contact details through cookies

• Personal browsing history outside our website

• Social media information

• Financial or sensitive personal data

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Cookie Retention

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• Session cookies - deleted when you close your browser

• Analytics cookies - kept for maximum 2 years

• Preference cookies - kept until you clear them or change settings

• Security cookies - short-term, essential for website protection

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International Visitors

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If you're visiting from outside the UK:

• Same cookie policy applies to all visitors

• GDPR compliance for EU visitors

• Minimal data collection regardless of location

• Respect for all privacy laws

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Updates to This Policy

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We'll update this policy if our cookie use changes:

• New effective date shown at the top

• Notice on website for significant changes

• Email notification if you've subscribed to updates

• Continued use means acceptance of changes

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Contact Us About Cookies

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Questions about our cookie use?

Email: cartwrightmike69@gmail.com

Phone: 07738 082733

Post: Mike Cartwright, Roselea, Mill Lane, Legbourne, Lincolnshire LN11 8LT

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You can also contact Wix directly about their platform cookies through their website.

We keep cookie use minimal and transparent.

This community heritage project prioritizes your privacy while preserving our village stories.

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