Cookie Policy
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by your browser and serve various functions, such as remembering whether you have previously visited the site to keep you logged in, or assisting us in determining our monthly number of new website visitors.
These cookies contain data pertaining to the usage of your computer but do not include any personal information about you (for example, they do not store your name).
There are two types of cookies: “persistent” and “session.” A persistent cookie is stored by a web browser and remains valid until its designated expiry date unless deleted by the user beforehand. Conversely, a session cookie will expire at the end of the user’s session when the web browser is closed.
This policy outlines how cookies are generally utilized on our websites and provides guidance on managing these cookies (please be aware that not every type of cookie is used across all sites).
**Cookie Policy Notice** This Cookie Policy is applicable to all websites and mobile applications under the administration of Direct Local Bristol (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”). References in this policy to our Websites encompass any website or mobile application operated by, or on behalf of, Direct Local Bristol. The means through which you access our network do not alter the applicability of this policy. This Cookie Policy is an integral part of, and incorporated into, our Website Terms and Conditions. By entering the Website, you acknowledge that this Cookie Policy governs your usage across all devices used for access. Notifications regarding modifications to this policy will be made available on our Websites. Your continuous use of the Website post-notification signifies acceptance of these amendments.
**Cookie Usage Policy**
At Direct Local Bristol, we utilize cookies for the following purposes:
1. **Authentication:** Cookies are employed to identify you during your visit and as you navigate our website.
2. **Status Determination:** These tools help us ascertain whether you are logged into our website.
3. **Form Management:** We use cookies to retain the state of any partially completed forms, allowing you to return and complete them at a later time.
4. **Security Measures:** Cookies play a vital role in safeguarding user accounts by preventing fraudulent login attempts and ensuring the overall protection of our website and services.
**Cookies Utilized by Our Service Providers** Our service providers also employ cookies that may be stored on your computer when accessing our site. Specifically, we leverage Google Analytics to analyze web usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information through cookies, which is subsequently used to generate comprehensive reports on website activity. For more details on Google’s privacy practices, please refer to their privacy policy here: [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/).
**Managing cookies**
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies within the relevant user preferences area. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. To obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies on the most commonly used internet browsers, here are some links:
Google: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en (Chrome);
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences (Firefox);
Opera: http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/ (Opera);
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies (Internet Explorer);
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411 (Safari); and
Microsoft Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy (Edge).
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences (Firefox);
Opera: http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/ (Opera);
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies (Internet Explorer);
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411 (Safari); and
Microsoft Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy (Edge).
For cookie control on mobile devices then please refer to the documentation by searching for your devices online.
**Blocking Cookies**
Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.
If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.
Our details
This website is owned and operated by Direct Local Bristol
Our registered office is at:
10 High Street
Shirehampton
BS11 0DP
Updated: July 2024
