Cookie Policy

Last updated: 13/04/2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Midlands Fibre Festival (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on midlandsfibrefestival.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive:

Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest and do not require consent
All other cookies (analytics, functionality, advertising) are only used with your explicit consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 6).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as:

Security
Network management
Accessibility

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

b. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples include:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Errors encountered

We only use these cookies if you have given consent.

c. Functionality Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.

d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies track your browsing habits to:

Deliver relevant advertisements
Measure the effectiveness of campaigns
Build a profile of your interests

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks) that set cookies on your device.

These third parties may process your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

Examples of third-party services we may use:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Embedded content (e.g., video platforms)

Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.

You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

Clicking [Cookie Settings link] on our website
Adjusting your browser settings

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose. Specific retention periods can be provided in a detailed cookie list or table.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Organisation Name: Midlands Fibre Festival
Email: midlandsfibrefestival@gmail.com

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (e.g., the Data Protection Commission in Ireland).