Epoch Walking Tours Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Epoch Walking Tours uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on epochwalkingtours.co.uk.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when the user visits a website. Cookies help websites work correctly and can collect information about website usage. Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies, set by the website
- Third-party cookies, set by external service providers
2. Why does this website use cookies?
This website uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Maintain user sessions
- Analyse traffic and performance
Cookies may collect identifiers such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and referral source.
3. Cookie categories
This website uses the following cookie categories:
- Necessary cookies (strictly necessary cookies). These cookies are required for website functionality and security.
- Functional cookies. These cookies remember user preferences.
- Analytics cookies. These cookies measure user behaviour and website performance (for example, Google Analytics).
4. Cookie list
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks sessions | Analytics | 24 hours |
| session_id | Epoch Walking Tours | Maintains login session | Necessary | Session |
5. Cookie duration (session cookies vs persistent cookies)
Cookie duration explains how long a cookie remains active. Session cookies expire when the user closes the browser. Persistent cookies remain active for a defined period.
6. Third-party cookies and tracking technologies
Third-party providers such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, payment processors, and embedded video platforms may place cookies on your website. These providers process data under their own privacy policies.
7. How users can manage cookies
Users should be able to:
- Accept or reject cookie categories
- Modify preferences
- Withdraw consent
epochwalkingtours.co.uk offer these controls via a Cookiebot-designed cookie banner and cookie preference centre.
8. Updates to this cookie policy
Epoch Walking Tours may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, cookies used, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Last Updated: 06/03/2026