DigiFest 2026 Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29.09.2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and collect information about how you use the site.
How we use cookies
The DigiFest 2026 website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website works properly and securely
- Remember your preferences (such as accessibility or language settings)
- Collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our site, so we can improve it
We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information or for advertising purposes.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting your privacy preferences.
- Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., which pages are visited most often). We use tools such as Google Analytics or Microsoft Clarity for this purpose.
- Functionality cookies: These remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the page.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org/ or your browser’s help section.
Third-party cookies
Some pages may include content from third-party services (such as embedded videos or social media feeds). These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies; please check the relevant third-party website for more information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
- Data Protection Officer: Benjamin Watts (dpo@kent.gov.uk)
- Information Resilience and Transparency Team: data.protection@kent.gov.uk