Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how greatbritainpast.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not harmful and do not contain any personally identifiable information directly, though they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Remembering your age verification status
• Storing your cookie consent preferences
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud
• Enabling page navigation and access to secure areas

Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to:

• Count visitors and see how they move around the site
• Identify which pages are most and least popular
• Understand how visitors find our website
• Measure and improve website performance

We use Google Analytics for this purpose. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, including:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Personalising content based on your interests
• Remembering if you've been to the site before

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They are used to:

• Build a profile of your interests
• Show you relevant advertisements on other sites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit how many times you see an advertisement

3. Cookies We Use

Here is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our website:

First-Party Cookies

• Greatbritainpast_consent - Stores your cookie consent preference (365 days)
• Greatbritainpast_age_verified - Stores your age verification status (365 days)

Third-Party Cookies

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Used for website analytics and traffic measurement
• Google Tag Manager - Used to manage and deploy marketing tags

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Cookies

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices - Industry opt-out page for advertising cookies

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

Web Beacons

Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags") that may be included in our web pages and emails to help us understand user behaviour and measure the effectiveness of our communications.

Local Storage

Similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity. We may use local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@greatbritainpast.com
• Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
• Address: 47 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 5AU, United Kingdom