Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 July 2026
1. About this policy
This policy explains how the In North Somerset website at innorthsomerset.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies. This website is run by the Economy Team at North Somerset Council.
For information about how we handle personal data more generally, see our Privacy Notice.
2. What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit it. Cookies let a site remember things between pages and between visits — for example, that you have already made a choice about cookies.
Some cookies are set by us. Others are set by third parties whose content we include on our pages, such as YouTube videos and Google Maps.
3. Your choices
When you first visit this website you are shown a banner asking whether you accept cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies are set before you make a choice.
The banner groups cookies into categories. You can accept or reject each category separately using the Customize option.
You can change your mind at any time. Use the Consent Preferences button in the bottom left corner of any page on this website to review or change your choices.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you block all cookies, parts of this website may not work properly.
4. Cookies used on this website
4.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are needed for the website to work and to remember your cookie choices. They are set without asking your consent, as permitted by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Records which cookie categories you accepted or rejected, so you are not asked again. | 1 year |
| wp_consent_functional | This website | Passes your consent choice to other parts of the website. | 30 days |
| wp_consent_preferences | This website | Passes your consent choice to other parts of the website. | 30 days |
| wp_consent_statistics | This website | Passes your consent choice to other parts of the website. | 30 days |
| wp_consent_statistics-anonymous | This website | Passes your consent choice to other parts of the website. | 30 days |
| wp_consent_marketing | This website | Passes your consent choice to other parts of the website. | 30 days |
4.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how people use the website so we can improve it. They are set only if you accept them.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another so we can count visitors. | 400 days |
| _ga_8MZW8XW3PF | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the state of your visit. | 400 days |
4.3 Cookies set by embedded content
Some pages include maps from Google Maps and videos from YouTube. These providers may set cookies on your device. They are set by Google, not by us, and we cannot control them.
Google Maps does not load until you accept cookies.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID, CONSENT and similar | Google (google.com) | Stores your Google preferences and settings, used by embedded maps. | Up to 2 years |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC and similar | YouTube (youtube.com) | Used by YouTube to estimate your connection speed and count video views. | Session to 6 months |
4.4 Newsletter sign-up
Our newsletter sign-up is provided by Mailchimp, which sets the following cookies.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _mcid | Mailchimp | Records how you interact with the sign-up form. | 1 year |
| _mc_anon_id | Mailchimp | Identifies your browser to the sign-up form without naming you. | Session |
See the Mailchimp (Intuit) privacy statement for how Mailchimp handles data.
4.5 Other services this website contacts
This website loads fonts and code libraries from Google, and records your cookie choice with CookieYes. These services receive your IP address so that they can send the content to your browser.
4.6 Full cookie list
The list below shows every cookie our scanner has found on this website, grouped by category. It updates automatically.
5. Google Consent Mode
This website uses Google Consent Mode. Google’s tags load when you arrive, but until you accept analytics cookies they are told not to store or read anything on your device. In that state they send only basic, anonymous information that cannot be used to identify you or your device.
6. Changing your browser settings
Every browser lets you block or delete cookies. The way you do this varies. Look for “Cookies” in your browser’s privacy or security settings, or see the ICO’s guidance on cookies.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about this cookie policy, contact:
Economy Team
North Somerset Council
Town Hall
Walliscote Grove Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
Email: business@n-somerset.gov.uk
Telephone: 01934 426266
8. Changes to this policy
We review this policy whenever we add or remove a service that sets cookies. This policy was last updated on 27 July 2026.