OPEN CITY COOKIES POLICY

This policy was last updated on 13 October 2026

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About this policy:

This cookie policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e. the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings. 

This policy applies to how Open City uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites: 

https://open-city.org.uk

https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/

https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/ 

What are cookies and how do they work? 

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information on your device when you visit a website. 

They distinguish you from other users and help us to ensure our websites function properly, improve the user experience, and provide us with information about how you have interacted with our websites. 

There are different types of cookies which can be categorised as follows:

  • Strictly Necessary - These cookies are essential for the website to function properly (for example, enabling you to log in to areas of our website securely). They cannot be switched off and do not require your consent. 

  • Functional  - These cookies recognise you when you return to our website (for example, greeting you by name, remembering your cookie preferences and enabling media content to load and play properly).

  • Analytical/Performance - These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so that we can improve our service or the performance and appearance of our website (for example, they provide information on metrics such as number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source etc.).

  • Advertisement - These cookies may be set by third-party services to collect information about your interactions with our website for marketing purposes (for example to show customised advertisements  that are relevant to your interests  and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaign).

  • Uncategorised - These cookies are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet. We review any cookies which appear uncategorised following our monthly scan and update the categories appropriately.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category on the banner tool.

The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site.

We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website, store your preferences, and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you. These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or embedded content (e.g videos).

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy policy for the relevant third party for more information. 

Managing your cookie preferences

You can customise your consent preferences and/or withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Using our cookie banner/settings tool 

  • Adjusting your browser settings


Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in an updated Cookie Policy that will be published on this page.  

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the following options: