Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how KingsGate Conference Centre uses cookies and similar technologies on kingsgate-uk.org. For information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some are necessary for the website to work. Optional cookies help us understand how people use the site and are only used when you consent.
How we use cookies
Necessary cookies
These cookies support security, WordPress sessions, contact-form protection and your cookie preferences. They cannot be switched off through Cookie Control because the site may not work correctly without them.
Performance cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated information about visits, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type and how visitors arrived at the site. This helps us improve the website. We do not currently use marketing cookies on this site.
Cookies used on this site
| Cookie | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookiecontrol / CookieControl | Necessary | Stores your cookie choices and the date of consent. | 360 days |
wordpress_test_cookie | Necessary | Checks whether your browser supports cookies. | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* and other wordpress_* cookies | Necessary | Authenticate signed-in WordPress users and protect administrative sessions. Most visitors will not receive these. | Session, or up to 14 days when “Remember Me” is selected |
wp-settings-* and wp-settings-time-* | Necessary | Store interface preferences for signed-in WordPress users. | Up to 1 year |
wp_consent_* | Necessary | Stores consent choices used by WordPress integrations. | Varies by preference |
_GRECAPTCHA | Necessary | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish people from automated abuse when forms are used. | Up to 6 months |
_ga | Performance | Helps Google Analytics distinguish visits and compile anonymous usage statistics. | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* | Performance | Maintains session information for Google Analytics 4. | Up to 2 years |
Cookie names ending in * use a variable suffix, such as a user ID or Google Analytics measurement ID. Cookie duration may be shorter if you clear browser data or withdraw consent.
Third-party services
Google provides Analytics and reCAPTCHA. Information processed by Google is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. reCAPTCHA is used for security and may process technical information needed to identify automated activity.
Managing your preferences
You can accept, reject or change optional cookies using the Cookie preferences button displayed at the edge of the website. Withdrawing consent prevents future optional cookie use; you can also remove existing cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies. Blocking necessary cookies may affect website features, including forms and signed-in areas.
Changes to this policy
We will update this page when the cookies or services used by the website change.
