Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how sidcupplacepubsidcup.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It also describes the choices you can make about these technologies.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences so pages work properly and remain consistent from one visit to the next. We may also use related technologies such as local storage, tags, and pixels. In this policy, “cookies” includes all of these technologies.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- enable core functions such as page navigation, security, and session management;
- remember your preferences (for example, language or whether you dismissed a banner);
- measure site performance and understand which content is most helpful;
- support optional features such as embedded maps, videos, or social widgets;
- (if you consent) show and measure advertising that is relevant to your interests.
Under UK law, certain cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent. All other categories are optional and run only with your permission.
Categories of cookies
- Essential: Required for the website to function (security, load balancing, session/login). You cannot turn these off in our systems.
- Preferences: Remember choices you make, such as language, layout, or cookie settings.
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve layout, content, and performance.
- Advertising: Used to deliver, personalise, and measure ads. These run only if you consent.
Cookies we use
Below are common cookies and technologies that may be present on sidcupplacepubsidcup.co.uk. Names may change as we improve the site.
| Cookie/Technology | Purpose | Provider | Expires | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Visitor analytics and performance insights | Google Analytics | 2 years | Third-party Analytics |
_ga_* | Session/state for GA4 property | Google Analytics | 2 years | Third-party Analytics |
_gid | Page-view analytics | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Third-party Analytics |
_clck | User journey analytics | Microsoft Clarity | 1 year | Third-party Analytics |
_clsk | Session linking for analytics | Microsoft Clarity | 1 day | Third-party Analytics |
_hjSessionUser_* | Site improvement studies | Hotjar | 1 year | Third-party Analytics |
_hjSession_* | Session analysis | Hotjar | 30 minutes | Third-party Analytics |
_fbp | Measurement and ad relevance | Meta (Facebook) | 90 days | Third-party Advertising |
_gcl_au | Conversion measurement | Google Ads | 90 days | Third-party Advertising |
Third parties may set additional cookies when content is embedded or when you follow outbound links. We do not control those cookies. Please review the third-party privacy information for details.
Your choices
When you first visit sidcupplacepubsidcup.co.uk you can accept all cookies or set preferences through our cookie banner. You can change your mind at any time by using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of the site. Your previous consent will then be updated.
You can also control cookies in your browser. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies and clear local storage. If you block Essential cookies some parts of the site may not work.
If your browser sends a signal known as Global Privacy Control (GPC) we will treat it as an opt-out from Advertising cookies on sidcupplacepubsidcup.co.uk.
Do we use similar technologies
We may use pixels, tags, and local storage to support the purposes described above. These technologies follow the same rules as the cookie categories in this policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page to reflect technical or legal changes. Significant updates will be noted on the site. The date at the top shows when this policy was last revised.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices, contact us at: [email protected]
Address: Kemp House, 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom