9th March 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This is our Cookie Policy. If you use our website, your acceptance of this policy is given by your continued use of https://chesterphotofestival.com. If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using our website immediately.

1.2 We use cookies that are essential for our website to work. All cookies used on our website are in accordance with current UK Cookie Law.

1.3 Use of our website is also subject to our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy.

1.4 Cookies are small text files placed on your device to make the user experience more efficient. We store cookies where they are necessary for the operation of the site; for non-essential cookies, we require your permission.

 

2. WHO WE ARE

2.1 https://chesterphotofestival.com is operated by CHESTER PHOTO FESTIVAL Ltd, a UK Limited company registered in England (No. 15322598).

2.2 Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.

2.3 Contact:

• Email: info@chesterphotofestival.com.
• Telephone: 07949 066 406 (Monday to Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm GMT).

 

3. HOW WE USE COOKIES

3.1 We use cookies to recognise you and your preferences, improve site performance, and collect analytical information for ourselves and our business partners.

3.2 We do not track individual users or use cookies to identify individuals.

 

4. SESSION AND PERSISTENT COOKIES

4.1 Session Cookies: These track your actions during a single browsing session and do not remain on your device.

4.2 Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device between sessions to authenticate you and remember your preferences.

4.3 First and Third-Party Cookies: First-party cookies are set by our site; third-party cookies are set by different websites, such as Google Analytics.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies & Tracking: We use tracking pixels provided by Mailchimp to monitor the effectiveness of our newsletter campaigns. These allow us to see if an email has been opened or if specific links have been clicked.

4.5 Google Analytics: This service helps us analyse how users use the site. It stores your IP address anonymously, and neither we nor Google associate it with personally identifiable information.

 

5. COOKIE CATEGORIES

All cookies on our website are categorised by their role:

• Strictly Necessary: Essential for moving around the website and using secure features.
• Functionality: Allow the website to remember your choices and personalise features. These are anonymised and do not track activity on other sites.
• Performance: Collect aggregated information on how users use the website to help us improve it. These do not identify visitors.
• Behavioural Targeting: None of the cookies employed are classified as behavioural targeting.

 

6. MANAGING COOKIES

6.1 You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may prevent certain important features of our service from functioning properly.

6.2 For further information, please visit AboutCookies.org.

 

7. GOVERNING LAW

7.1 This policy, and any non-contractual obligations arising out of it, will be interpreted in accordance with English law.

7.2 Any disputes may only be dealt with by the courts of England and Wales.