Last updated: 24 October 2026
Sandbach Flashes does not use advertising or tracking cookies, and ordinary visitors get no cookies from us at all. This page lists the few things that can be stored on your device, and when.
What we store, and when
| Name | What it does | Who gets it | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| sfbrb-display-… (browser storage, not a cookie) | Remembers whether you chose the List or Cards view of our sightings | Only visitors who click List or Cards | Until you clear your browser data |
| wordpress_…, wordpress_logged_in_…, wordpress_sec_…, wp-settings-… | Keep site editors logged in and remember their screen settings | Only people who log in to manage the site | Until logout, or up to 1 year for settings |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks the browser accepts cookies on the login page | Only people who visit the login page | Until the browser is closed |
All of these are needed for something you have asked for, so we do not ask for permission before setting them.
Other organisations’ services
Some content comes from other organisations, listed in our Privacy Policy: Wikimedia (species photos and descriptions), OpenStreetMap (maps), Font Awesome (icons), Google Fonts (lettering) and Gravatar (profile pictures). These services receive your IP address when the content loads, but they do not set cookies when loading it.
How to control cookies
You can block or delete cookies and browser storage in your browser settings. The site works without them: you would only need to choose List or Cards again, or, for editors, log in again. Help for each browser is at ico.org.uk.
Questions
If you have a question about cookies or your privacy, please use our Contact page.