Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how the Margate Soul Weekender website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies help websites work properly, improve user experience, understand how visitors use the site and support marketing activity where consent has been given.
By using this website, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie settings or banner where available.
1. What Cookies Are
1.1 Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
1.2 Cookies can help the website recognise your device, remember your preferences, support security, measure site performance and improve how the website works.
1.3 Similar technologies may also be used, including tracking pixels, scripts, tags, local storage and other tools that store or access information on your device.
1.4 The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, known as PECR, apply to cookies and similar technologies in the UK.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 We use cookies and similar technologies to help operate the Margate Soul Weekender website.
2.2 Cookies may be used to make the website function correctly, improve performance, understand visitor behaviour, support ticketing journeys, remember preferences and measure marketing activity.
2.3 Some cookies are essential for the website to work. Others are optional and will only be used where consent is required and has been given.
2.4 We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work properly. They may support page navigation, security, form submissions, ticketing journeys, account access or cookie preference settings.
These cookies cannot usually be switched off because the website may not function correctly without them.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how people use the website.
They may show which pages are visited, how long visitors stay on the site, which links are clicked and whether users experience errors.
This information helps us improve the website, content, navigation and user experience.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make.
This may include preferences such as region, display settings, previous form choices or other features that make the website easier to use.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to measure advertising performance, understand campaign effectiveness or show more relevant promotional messages.
They may be set by us or by third-party services, such as social media platforms, advertising networks or embedded content providers.
These cookies are only used where consent is required and has been given.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on the website.
These may include ticketing platforms, payment providers, analytics tools, embedded videos, maps, social media platforms, mailing list providers or advertising services.
We do not control all third-party cookies. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties for more information.
4. Cookies Used by Ticketing and Payment Providers
4.1 If you click through to buy tickets, upgrade a ticket or complete a purchase, you may be taken to a third-party ticketing or payment provider.
4.2 These providers may use their own cookies to operate their services, process payments, prevent fraud, manage bookings or improve their platforms.
4.3 Those cookies are controlled by the relevant provider and are covered by their own cookie and privacy policies.
5. Cookie Consent
5.1 Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
5.2 Consent should be given through a clear positive action, such as selecting an option in a cookie banner or preference tool.
5.3 Continuing to use the website without making a clear choice does not count as valid consent for non-essential cookies.
5.4 You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time where a cookie settings tool is available.
5.5 If you withdraw consent, this will not affect the lawfulness of cookie use before consent was withdrawn.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
6.1 You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
6.2 Most browsers allow you to block, delete or restrict cookies.
6.3 If you block all cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.
6.4 Browser settings may vary depending on the browser and device you use.
7. How Long Cookies Last
7.1 Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies.
7.2 Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
7.3 Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
7.4 The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose and the settings of the website or third-party service that placed it.
8. Personal Information
8.1 Some cookies may collect information that can identify you directly or indirectly.
8.2 Where cookie data is personal information, it will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8.3 Please read our Privacy Policy for more information about how we collect, use and protect personal information.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
9.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
9.2 Updates may be made to reflect changes in the website, technology, cookies used, legal requirements or guidance.
9.3 The latest version will be published on this page.
10. Contact Us
10.1 If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
10.2 Email: info@margatesoulfestival.co.uk
10.3 Phone: 01843 838539