Cookie Policy
Birmingham Horror Film Festival & HorrorCon
Last updated: 10 October 2026
1. Introduction
Birmingham Horror Film Festival (BHFF) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why they may be used, how you can manage your preferences and where to find further information.
This policy applies to:
https://www.birminghamhorrorfilmfestival.com
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites function correctly, remember preferences, understand how visitors interact with content and, where applicable, support additional services.
Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
Cookies may be set directly by our website (first-party cookies) or by external services integrated into the website (third-party cookies).
3. How We Use Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential website functionality
These cookies support core website functions, including security, page navigation, session management and the operation of website features.
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where permitted by law.
Website analytics and performance
Analytics technologies may help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are viewed, how visitors navigate between pages and whether technical issues occur.
Where these technologies require consent under applicable law, they will only be activated after you have given that consent.
Functional preferences
Some technologies may remember settings or preferences to provide a more convenient website experience.
Where consent is legally required, these technologies will not be activated until you have agreed.
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Third-party services and embedded content
Certain website features may involve external services, such as embedded media, maps, ticketing services or other integrations.
These services may use their own cookies or similar technologies.
Non-essential cookies associated with embedded services will be subject to applicable consent requirements.
4. Cookies Used by Our Website
Our website is built using Wix, which may use cookies and related technologies to provide essential website functionality, security and performance.
The specific cookies present may vary depending on the Wix features enabled, website integrations and your consent preferences.
The categories that may apply include:
Cookie categoryPurposeConsent
Strictly necessarySecurity, website operation and essential functionalityGenerally not required
Analytics Understanding website traffic and visitor interactions
Required where applicable
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Functional Remembering optional preferences and supporting additional features
Required where applicable
MarketingAdvertising, campaign measurement or personalised marketing, if enabled
Required where applicable
Third-party embedded servicesSupporting external content and integrationsDepends on the technology and purpose
Important: This table describes possible cookie categories. It does not mean that every category is currently active on the website.
The exact cookie names, providers, purposes and durations should be checked against the website's live cookie inventory and consent settings.
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5. Cookie Consent and Preferences
Where required by UK law, we will ask for your consent before placing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device.
You should be able to accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie consent controls provided on the website.
Where preference controls are available, you may also be able to choose which optional categories of cookies to allow.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the website's cookie settings, where provided, or through your browser controls.
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their settings.
You can usually:
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Delete cookies already stored on your device.
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Block all or selected categories of cookies.
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Receive notifications when websites attempt to store cookies.
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Configure different permissions for individual websites.
Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser settings and instructions vary depending on the browser and device you use.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms, including:
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FilmFreeway for film submissions.
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External ticketing platforms, where applicable.
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Social media services.
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Transport and mapping services.
When you follow a link to an external website, that provider may use cookies under its own privacy and cookie policies.
BHFF does not control cookies placed by independent third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal information or changing your cookie preferences.
8. Analytics and Marketing Technologies
BHFF may use analytics or marketing technologies to assess website performance, improve visitor experience and evaluate promotional activity.
Any such technologies must be configured in accordance with applicable UK privacy and electronic communications requirements.
Where consent is required, analytics and marketing cookies should remain disabled until the visitor has actively opted in.
We do not treat continued browsing, silence or pre-selected consent options as valid consent for non-essential cookies.
9. Personal Data and Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect or be associated with information that identifies an individual, directly or indirectly.
Where this occurs, the information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For more information about how personal information is collected, used and protected, please read our Privacy Policy:
https://www.birminghamhorrorfilmfestival.com/privacy-policy
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when website features, third-party services, legal requirements or our use of cookies change.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the Birmingham Horror Film Festival website, please contact us through:
https://www.birminghamhorrorfilmfestival.com/contact
For general information about cookies and data protection rights, you can also visit the UK Information Commissioner's Office: