Cookie Policy
Last updated: [10/12/2025]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this website, the types of cookies in use, and how you can manage your preferences.
For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Your consent applies to the domain: www.awen-wales.com
What are cookies & similar technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information about your session to help the site function properly, enhance your experience, improve performance, support analytics, and support marketing or advertising efforts. In addition to traditional cookies, similar technologies (e.g. tracking pixels, local storage, unique identifiers) may also be used.
How we use cookies
Like many websites, we use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by services we use, such as Google Analytics or YouTube). These cookies serve a range of purposes:
To remember your preferences
To analyse how the site is used
To deliver relevant content and advertising
To ensure smooth performance and security
We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your consent
Cookies currently in use
We may use the following cookies on our site:
Essential Cookies (always active)
These are required for the site to function.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary — stores consent for essential cookies
cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary — stores consent for non-essential cookies
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics — records consent for analytics cookies
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional — records consent for functional cookies
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance — records consent for performance cookies
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement — records consent for marketing cookies
viewed_cookie_policy — records that the banner has been seen
CookieLawInfoConsent — stores overall cookie-consent status
cli_user_preference — stores detailed user cookie preferences
(These names may vary slightly depending on your cookie banner plugin; adjust as needed.)
Analytics / Performance Cookies (Google Analytics)
Loaded only after consent.
_ga — distinguishes users (expires 2 years)
_ga_XXXXXX — GA4 property identifier (expires 2 years)
_gid — distinguishes users over 24 hrs
_gat / gat_gtag_UA* — throttles request rate
_gac_* — stores campaign information
_ga_different IDs — additional GA4 identifiers depending on configuration
Functional Cookies (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, or other embeds)
Loaded only if visitors interact with or accept functional cookies.
YouTube Embedded Videos
YSC — session cookie for embedded video behaviour
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE — video performance + bandwidth estimate
PREF — stores user preferences for embedded videos
GPS — assigns a unique ID for device tracking (analytics/ads combined)
Marketing / Advertising Cookies
Only applicable if you embed social content, sharing tools, or tracking pixels.
Potential examples:
fbp — Facebook pixel (if used)
li_mc — LinkedIn marketing (if used)
_gcl_au — Google Ads conversion linking (if using GA4 with ads features)
(Note: If you’re not using paid advertising or pixels, you can delete this section.)
Functional Platform Cookies (if using site search or interactive components)
Depending on your setup—common examples for Framer or search integrations:
framerSessionId — helps maintain session performance
algoliasearch-client-js — enables site search functionality (if used)
Note: Some cookies may be added or removed depending on features used (e.g. embedded video, social sharing).
How we use Google Analytics
We have implemented Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are popular, where visitors come from, and to help us improve the site. Google Analytics collects data via cookies and similar tracking technologies. We only load Google Analytics cookies after you have given your explicit consent. If you decline or withdraw consent, Google Analytics will not track your visit. We use IP anonymisation (or equivalent pseudonymisation) where available, so that Google does not store your full IP address. We also maintain a data processing agreement with Google, as required by data-protection law.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Alternatively, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
See what cookies you’ve accepted
Delete cookies
Block cookies from specific or all websites
For more information:
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Please review it periodically to stay informed. Continued use of the site will constitute acceptance of the policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please get in touch:
Awen Cultural Trust
01656 754825