Effective Date: 7 October 2025
Last Updated: 7 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how British Culture Archive and The People’s Archive Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) use cookies and similar technologies on our website https://britishculturearchive.co.uk.
It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences — such as login details, items in your shopping cart, or site language — over a period of time.
Cookies also help us analyse how our website is used and enable us to improve user experience and website performance.
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our website.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly — for example, enabling the checkout process or remembering your privacy preferences. Without them, certain features of the site may not work.
Examples include:
Session cookies for WooCommerce cart and checkout
Login authentication cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to collect anonymised information like page visits, time spent on site, and traffic sources.
This helps us improve site content and usability.
You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make, such as your name or region, to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.
If you engage with our social media content or embedded videos (for example, Instagram or YouTube), these platforms may set cookies that track your activity for advertising or analytics purposes.
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider’s privacy policy for more information:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Allow cookies only from specific websites
Receive notifications before a cookie is stored
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers can be found here:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality, such as checkout or login features.
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the banner or adjusting your browser settings.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly stated.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
The People’s Archive Limited
Email: contact@britishculturearchive.co.uk
Registered Office: Manchester, United Kingdom