Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to make our site work, to understand how it is used, and to improve your experience at the White Swan Inn Blyth.
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary – essential for core functions like page navigation and security.
- Analytics – help us understand site usage so we can improve content and performance.
- Functional – remember your choices (for example, consent preferences) to provide enhanced features.
You can change your preferences at any time using the Manage Cookies option below.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
- ConsentStatus – remembers whether you accepted or declined optional cookies. Duration: 6–12 months.
- SessionID – preserves your session as you navigate pages. Duration: session.
Analytics Cookies
- _ga (if enabled) – distinguishes visitors to measure usage. Duration: up to 24 months.
- _gid (if enabled) – distinguishes visits per day. Duration: 24 hours.
Analytics cookies are set only with your consent.
Functional Cookies
- Locale – stores language and region preferences. Duration: up to 12 months.
- RememberBanner – prevents the cookie banner from reappearing after choices are saved. Duration: up to 6 months.
Names and durations may vary slightly depending on updates to our website platform.
You can manage your cookie preferences in two ways:
- Via our banner – Use the Manage Cookies option to accept, reject, or adjust categories at any time.
- In your browser – Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect how our website functions.
Helpful browser links:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
For more detail on how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy – Cookies.
Quick actions
- Open the banner: select Manage Cookies.
- Toggle Analytics and Functional as desired.
- Save your choices to apply changes immediately.
Tip: Clearing browser cookies resets your preferences on this site.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our cookies or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date below.
Last updated: 19 December 2025
If you have questions about our use of cookies or your privacy, please contact us:
Email: info@whiteswaninnblyth.co.uk
Phone: 01909 776788
You can also learn more in our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
