17th September 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how Chester Photo Festival Ltd uses cookies and similar storage and access technologies on our websites:  https://chesterphotofestival.com and Chester Photo Festival Ltd-operated subdomains, including https://shop.chesterphotofestival.com. Where consent is required, we will request it through our cookie controls.

1.2 We use a limited number of cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure and improve our website. These include essential or security-related technologies and basic website analytics.

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

1.4 We use cookies and similar technologies where necessary for the operation of our websites and, where applicable, for statistical or functional purposes permitted by law. Where an exemption does not apply, we obtain consent before using non-essential technologies.

 

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 and similar technologies where necessary to operate and secure the website, and for basic statistical analytics to help us understand and improve how the website is used.

3.2 We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising. Where analytics or communication-tracking technologies are used, information is processed only for the purposes described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.

 

4. SESSION AND PERSISTENT COOKIES

4.1 Session Cookies: Some cookies or similar technologies may operate only during a browsing session and may be used to support the operation or security of the website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies: Some cookies or similar technologies may remain on your device between browsing sessions, for example to retain settings or analytics information.

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 Mailchimp Tracking Technologies: We may use tracking technologies associated with Mailchimp communications to understand whether messages are opened or links are used, where permitted by applicable law and subject to the relevant privacy and consent requirements.

4.5 Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our websites and to improve their performance and content. The information collected and the applicable consent or exemption arrangements depend on our current analytics configuration. Further information is provided in our Privacy Policy and cookie controls.

 

5. TYPES OF TECHNOLOGIES USED

5.1 Essential and Security: Technologies used for the operation and security of the website, including technologies associated with protecting website forms.

5.2 Analytics: Google Analytics is used for basic statistical measurement to help us understand and improve the website. It is not used by us for advertising or personalised marketing.

 

6. MANAGING COOKIES

6.1 You may control or delete cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings. Disabling some essential or security-related technologies may affect how parts of the website function.

6.2 You can object to our use of Google Analytics for statistical purposes at any time by using the “Disable analytics” control on this Cookie Policy page. Your choice is stored in this browser and applies to subsequent visits from that browser unless its site data is cleared.

6.3 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.