Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on subsequent visits and improve your experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many modern websites to function properly. Each cookie has an expiration date, after which it is automatically deleted from your device. We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and personalize the content we display to you during your visits to our heritage cycling pathways resource.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies to support different functions on our website:

• Essential cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. These cookies are necessary for our website to operate properly and cannot be disabled.
• Performance cookies collect anonymous data about how you interact with our site, including which pages you visit and how long you spend on them. This information helps us identify areas for improvement.
• Functional cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings and layout preferences, to personalize your experience across visits.
• Analytics cookies help us understand visitor behavior and track website performance through tools like Google Analytics, allowing us to measure effectiveness and user engagement.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons. First, they enable essential website functionality, allowing you to navigate between pages and access protected content securely. Second, cookies help us analyze how visitors use our site, providing insights into popular content and user behavior patterns. This data helps us optimize our website design and improve navigation for better user experience.

Third, cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, so you do not need to reconfigure them each time you visit. Fourth, they support our marketing efforts by tracking which campaigns are most effective and which content resonates with our audience. Finally, cookies help us provide personalized recommendations based on your browsing history within our site, making your visits more relevant and engaging as you explore our heritage cycling information.

Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences menu. Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Click the menu icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner, select Settings, then Privacy and Security. Choose Cookies and other site data to view and manage cookie settings for individual websites or all sites.
• Firefox: Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right, select Settings, then Privacy and Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, you can manage your preferences and clear cookies as needed.
• Safari: Click Safari in the menu bar, select Preferences, then Privacy. Choose your cookie preferences from the options available, including blocking all cookies or allowing them only from visited websites.
• Edge: Click the menu icon (three horizontal dots) in the top right, select Settings, then Privacy, search, and services. Manage your cookie settings under Clear browsing data and Cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without cookies, and you may need to re-enter preferences or login information each time you visit. We recommend keeping cookies enabled for the best browsing experience while using our heritage cycling pathway information resource.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services such as analytics platforms and social media providers. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control third-party cookies, and you should review their privacy policies to understand how they use cookie data. Third-party cookies help us measure website performance and understand user engagement patterns across our heritage cycling content.

Your Cookie Rights

You have the right to access, understand, and control cookie data on our website. You can view which cookies are stored on your device through your browser settings. You may delete cookies at any time, though this may affect your browsing experience. You can also set your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set. If you have questions about specific cookies or how we use them, please contact us using the information provided below. We are happy to explain our cookie practices and address any concerns you may have.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the last modified date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following any updates to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised cookie practices. If you do not agree with any changes, you may discontinue your use of our site.