Cookie Policy
The Friends of Blake Museum
Last updated: 1 July 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly and to provide information to the website owner.
How We Use Cookies
We only set cookies that are strictly necessary for our website to function. However, some third-party services embedded within our website, such as YouTube or Google Maps, may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
The cookies our website may set include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookie | Maintains your session while browsing | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Cookie consent cookie | Stores your cookie preferences and consent choices | 1 year |
| Login cookie (admin only) | Keeps administrators logged in | 14 days |
The login cookie applies only to administrators managing the website and is never set for ordinary visitors.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include embedded content from third parties — such as Google Maps or YouTube videos. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content. We do not control these cookies and recommend reading the relevant third-party privacy policies:
- Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/our-commitments/protecting-user-data/
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
- Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, particularly if we introduce new features or third-party services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
If we introduce non-essential cookies in future — such as analytics, online donations, or newsletter subscriptions — we will update this policy and request your consent through our cookie consent banner.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
📧 contact@friendsofblakemuseum.org.uk
📍 The Friends of Blake Museum, Blake Museum, 5 Blake Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NB