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Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This policy explains how WakeVenues uses cookies and similar technologies on wakevenues.co.uk. It is intended to be straightforward. We use very few cookies and none for advertising.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, for example keeping you logged in or remembering your preferences. The rules about cookies are set out in the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, enforced by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
The cookies WakeVenues uses
Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for the site to work and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you logged in to your venue partner account | Session / 30 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention, required for subscription payment | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session tracking for payment security | 30 minutes |
Analytics cookies (require your consent)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use WakeVenues. This helps us improve the service and understand which content is most useful. Google Analytics uses cookies to track anonymised user activity. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled and do not share data with Google for advertising purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics, distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4, session state for individual properties | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics, distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
We do not use advertising cookies. We do not share data with advertising networks.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can accept or reject analytics cookies at any time. Your preference is saved in your browser. Rejecting analytics cookies has no effect on your ability to use any part of WakeVenues.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of the site, particularly your ability to stay logged in as a venue partner.
For more information about cookies generally, visit allaboutcookies.org. For more about your rights, visit ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We will update this policy if we introduce new cookies. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last reviewed. Questions? Email hello@wakevenues.co.uk.