Cookie Policy
TheCityBrief.com
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how TheCityBrief.com uses cookies and similar technologies across:
- thecitybrief.com
- app.thecitybrief.com
- all city subdomains (for example, norwich.thecitybrief.com)
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and measure performance.
We also use similar technologies including:
- Tracking pixels
- Server-side tracking
- Local storage
- Email tracking technologies
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality
- Analytics
- Advertising and marketing measurement
- Security and fraud prevention
4. Cookie Categories
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function.
They include cookies used for:
- Security
- Load balancing
- Bot detection (Cloudflare)
- Session integrity
- Fraud prevention
These cookies cannot be disabled.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website.
These may collect:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device type
- Browser type
- Approximate location
- Interaction behaviour
Analytics tools used include:
- Google Analytics 4
These cookies help us improve content and performance.
Legal basis: Consent.
4.3 Advertising & Marketing Cookies
We use advertising and tracking technologies to measure campaign performance and improve marketing efficiency.
These may include:
- Meta Pixel
- Meta Conversions API
- Google Ads conversion tracking
These technologies may:
- Track visits across websites
- Measure ad performance
- Attribute conversions
- Build advertising audiences
Legal basis: Consent.
4.4 Email Tracking Technologies
Our email service provider, Amazon SES, may use tracking mechanisms to measure:
- Email opens
- Link clicks
- Delivery status
This tracking helps us monitor deliverability and improve relevance.
Legal basis: Consent when subscribing to marketing emails.
5. Server-Side Tracking
In addition to browser cookies, we may use server-side tracking technologies (including Meta Conversions API and Google server-side integrations).
These technologies:
- Send event data directly from our servers
- May include IP address, browser information, and interaction data
- Help improve measurement accuracy
These technologies are used only where consent has been provided for analytics or marketing cookies.
6. Third-Party Providers
We use third-party services that may set cookies or process data on our behalf, including:
- Meta Platforms
- Amazon Web Services
- Stripe
- Cloudflare
- Supabase
Each provider processes data according to its own privacy policies.
7. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner.
You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
If you reject non-essential cookies:
- Analytics cookies will not be activated
- Advertising cookies will not be activated
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Data Transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used, including:
- Adequacy regulations
- Standard contractual clauses
- Provider-level compliance mechanisms
9. Retention
Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose collected.
Retention periods vary depending on the provider and cookie type.
Analytics and advertising cookies typically expire between 30 days and 24 months.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available at: