Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Northern Soul Events (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on northernsoulevents.co.uk (the “Site”).
It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices in relation to them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, measure performance, and support features such as analytics, embedded content, advertising, and social media integrations.
The rules also apply to similar technologies that store or access information on your device.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the operation of the Site. They may include cookies used for:
- page navigation and security;
- remembering cookie preferences;
- load balancing;
- form submissions;
- fraud prevention and basic site functionality.
These cookies do not usually require consent where they are genuinely necessary for the service requested.
Functional cookies
These help the Site remember choices you make, such as:
- saved preferences;
- location or regional settings;
- user interface customisation.
Analytics and performance cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve performance and usability. They may collect information such as:
- pages visited;
- time spent on the Site;
- referral sources;
- device/browser information;
- interactions with listings or pages.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, we ask for your consent before using them.
Advertising and marketing cookies
These may be used to:
- deliver relevant advertising;
- limit how often you see an advert;
- measure advertising effectiveness;
- support affiliate tracking;
- help advertising or partner networks recognise your device across websites.
Where required, these cookies will only be set after your consent.
Third-party cookies
Some features on our Site may rely on third-party services, which may set their own cookies or similar technologies. These may include, for example:
- embedded maps;
- social media plugins or feeds;
- video or audio embeds;
- ticketing links;
- affiliate partners;
- advertisers and ad tech providers.
We do not control third-party cookies directly. Their use is subject to the relevant third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.
3. Cookie consent
When you first visit the Site, you will be asked to set your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or consent tool.
You can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies may still be used because the Site cannot function properly without them.
You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking [INSERT COOKIE SETTINGS LINK / BUTTON LABEL].
4. Types of cookies we may use
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
- First-party cookies – cookies set by our Site.
- Third-party cookies – cookies set by external providers.
5. Cookies currently used on this Site
You should replace the table below with the actual cookies detected by your cookie banner, consent platform, or scanner.
| Cookie / Tool | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | northernsoulevents.co.uk | Stores your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | [e.g. 6 months] |
| session_cookie | northernsoulevents.co.uk | Maintains site/session functionality | Strictly necessary | Session |
| Google Analytics / GA4 cookies | Measures site usage and performance | Analytics | [insert duration] | |
| Google Ads / AdSense cookies | Advertising, ad measurement, fraud prevention, frequency capping | Marketing | [insert duration] | |
| Affiliate tracking cookie(s) | Relevant affiliate network | Tracks referral/commission attribution | Marketing | [insert duration] |
| Embedded content cookie(s) | Relevant third party | Supports maps, media, or social embeds | Functional / Third-party | [insert duration] |
6. Google, advertising, and affiliate technologies
If we display advertising, use Google advertising products, or include affiliate links, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:
- understand whether a visitor clicked an advert or partner link;
- support attribution and commission reporting;
- limit repeat adverts;
- measure campaign performance;
- personalise or non-personalise advertising, depending on your consent choices and applicable settings.
Where required by law, these technologies will only be used after consent has been obtained.
7. Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can usually:
- view what cookies are stored;
- block some or all cookies;
- delete existing cookies;
- set preferences for certain websites.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Site works.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or how the Site operates.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Northern Soul Events
Email: office@northernsoulevents.co.uk
10. More information
For more information about how we use personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.