Effective Date: 11 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Back on the Map (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://backonthemap.org/.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data. They are widely used to make websites work, function more efficiently, and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Analyse site traffic and usage, where consent has been given
- Improve the user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Example Tools |
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function. These cannot usually be switched off. | Session cookies |
| Performance / Analytics | Help us understand how users interact with the site. We use this data to improve functionality, content, and performance. | Google Analytics, where enabled and consented to |
Google Analytics
Where Google Analytics is used, it helps us collect anonymous information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Referring websites
- User interaction patterns
These cookies do not collect personal data such as your name or email address.
Google Analytics cookies may include:
- _ga – used to distinguish users, usually expiring after 2 years
- _gid – used to distinguish users, usually expiring after 24 hours
- _gat – used to throttle request rate, usually expiring after 1 minute
You can read Google’s own privacy information on Google’s website.
Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- View or manage cookie preferences
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can manage cookies using your browser settings. Guidance is available from the main browser providers, including:
- Chrome – manage cookies through Chrome settings
- Firefox – manage cookies through Firefox settings
- Safari – manage cookies through Safari settings
- Edge – manage cookies through Edge settings
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the law or our use of cookies. Please revisit this page regularly.
Contact
For questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact:
Back on the Map
Carnegie Community Corner
Hendon
Sunderland
SR2 8JG
Phone: 0191 514 7844
Email: enquiries@backonthemap.org