Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Clwb Nawa uses cookies and similar technologies on clwbnawa.co.uk.
We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), which sit alongside the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Last updated: April 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember information about you, such as whether you are logged in.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies — set directly by our website.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use (such as Google Analytics).
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under PECR.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Clwb Nawa | Maintains your PHP session (keeps you logged in during your visit) | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Firebase Auth cookies (various) | Google / Firebase | Stores authentication tokens so you remain logged in to your Clwb Nawa account | Up to 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect information in an anonymised form. Under PECR, we need your consent before placing these cookies.
We are currently working on implementing a cookie consent mechanism. In the meantime, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (shorter-lived complement to _ga) | 24 hours |
3. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Note that if you delete or block strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the website (such as staying logged in) will not work.
Google Analytics opt-out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your use of this website by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add or change the cookies we use. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
5. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at team@clwbnawa.co.uk.