Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 April 2026
This page explains what cookies and similar technologies we use on www.southweststudios.org. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we have to tell you what cookies we set, what they do, and — for any cookie that isn't strictly necessary — ask for your consent before setting it.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves to your device. Cookies let the site remember things between visits — like whether you're logged in — and can also be used to track your activity across sites.
"Similar technologies" include local storage, session storage, and browser fingerprinting. We treat these the same way as cookies in this policy.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary (no consent needed)
These are essential for the site to work. You cannot turn them off.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token |
Supabase | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session |
sb-refresh-token |
Supabase | Refreshes your login without asking you to sign in again | 7 days |
Functional (no consent needed where you have actively opted in)
We do not currently set functional cookies beyond the login cookies listed above.
Analytics (consent required)
If you click Accept all on the cookie banner, we load Google Analytics 4. This helps us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_<measurement-id> |
Keeps session state | 2 years |
- We use IP anonymisation.
- No ads or advertising personalisation cookies are set.
- You can withdraw consent any time by clicking "Cookie preferences" at the bottom of any page, or by clearing the
sws-cookie-consentvalue in your browser's local storage.
If you choose Reject non-essential, the Google Analytics script is never loaded and no analytics cookies are set.
Marketing / tracking
We do not use marketing or tracking cookies.
How to control cookies
Most browsers let you see which cookies are set and delete them. You can also set your browser to block cookies. If you block the strictly-necessary ones, the site will not work properly (for example, you won't be able to log in).
Guides from major browsers:
Changes to this policy
If we start using any new categories of cookies — particularly analytics or third-party tools — we will update this page before the change takes effect, and (where the law requires it) ask for your consent at the point of change.