Last updated: 27 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how
Ramsgate Town Council (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on
www.ramsgatetown.org. It describes what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time. Some cookies are essential for a website to work properly; others are used to collect information to help improve services or measure performance.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies – set by another domain providing a service (for example, Google Analytics).
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core website functions such as page navigation, security and form submission.
- Store your cookie preferences.
- Collect anonymised usage data through Google Analytics to understand and improve our website.
Consent and control
When you first visit our site, you are asked whether you wish to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics).
- If you choose Accept, analytics cookies will be set.
- If you choose Reject, only essential cookies will be used.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings on our website or by clearing cookies in your browser.
How to manage or delete cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your web browser settings. Instructions vary depending on your browser — for example:
Blocking some cookies may affect how the website functions.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors and which pages are most popular.
Google’s Privacy & Data Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics cookies are not set until you have given consent. You can also opt out directly via Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Types of cookies we use
1. Essential cookies (First-party cookies)
These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting your cookie preferences.
| Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Duration |
| _AntiXsrfToken |
Ramsgate Town Council |
Prevents cross-site request forgery (security protection for forms). |
Essential |
Session |
| RAMSGATE |
Ramsgate Town Council |
Maintains session state between pages. |
Essential |
Session |
| CookiePolicy |
Ramsgate Town Council |
Saves your cookie preference so we don’t ask again every visit. |
Essential |
~1 year |
2. Analytics cookies (Third-party cookies)
In accordance with amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, certain low-risk analytics cookies may be used without consent where they are strictly limited to statistical purposes, apply appropriate privacy safeguards, and are permitted by law. Where analytics cookies do not meet these conditions, consent will continue to be obtained.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the content and usability of the website.
| Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and sessions. |
Analytics |
~1 year |
| _gid |
Google |
Used by Google Analytics to record visitor behaviour per day. |
Analytics |
1 day |
| _gat |
Google |
Used by Google Analytics to limit request rate. |
Analytics |
1 minute |
| ar_debug |
Google |
Used by Google for analytics and debugging purposes. |
Analytics |
~1 year |
Analytics cookies are
non-essential and are only set after you provide consent.
Changes to this policy
We review this policy regularly and update it if cookies, technologies, or regulations change.
The “Last updated” date above shows when this policy was most recently reviewed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:
Ramsgate Town Council
Email: info@ramsgatetown.org
Website: www.ramsgatetown.org