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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026  ·  Effective: 1 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how h-potter-studio ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you interact with pages, and deliver a consistent experience across visits. Cookies cannot run code or transmit viruses; they simply store small amounts of data.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Always active — cannot be disabled

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, session management, and security (e.g. CSRF protection). Without them, the site cannot operate correctly.

  • Session identifier cookie (expires when you close the browser)
  • Cookie consent preference record (12-month expiry)
  • Security tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery

Analytics & Performance

Requires consent

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content — which park guides are most popular, how long readers spend on articles, and where traffic originates. All data is aggregated and anonymised.

  • Google Analytics 4 — page views, session duration, traffic source (13-month expiry)
  • Internal performance measurement (session-level, anonymised IP)

Marketing & Advertising

Requires consent

These cookies may be set by advertising partners (including Google Ads) to build a profile of your interests and show relevant adverts on other websites. They track activity across sites.

  • Google Ads / DoubleClick — conversion tracking, remarketing (up to 540 days)
  • Affiliate partner referral tracking (30-day expiry)

3. Why We Use Cookies

  • To ensure the website loads correctly and securely on every device
  • To remember your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly
  • To measure article readership and improve our park guides
  • To understand which Warner Bros Studio or theme-park content resonates most
  • To serve relevant travel and experience advertisements where you have consented

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded in our site. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies which we encourage you to review:

  • Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Ads — policies.google.com/technologies/ads
  • YouTube (embedded videos) — youtube.com/t/privacy

We do not sell your personal data to third parties, and we contractually require all partners to handle data in compliance with UK GDPR.

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit h-potter-studio, our consent banner lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your preferences. You can change your choices at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages: Chrome → Settings › Privacy; Firefox → Options › Privacy; Safari → Preferences › Privacy; Edge → Settings › Cookies.

Opt-Out Tools

Opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Adjust ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com. Use the IAB's YourOnlineChoices tool for other ad networks.

Note: disabling cookies may affect site functionality — in particular, some content preferences and article-reading history may not be saved.

6. Your Consent

When you visit h-potter-studio for the first time, you will see a consent banner. Clicking "Accept All" gives us permission to place analytics and marketing cookies. Clicking "Reject Non-Essential" or closing the banner means only strictly necessary cookies will be active. Your choice is recorded in a first-party cookie for 12 months. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting any browsing you have already done.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required by law, notify you via our consent banner. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our editorial team:

h-potter-studio

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7123 4567

Address: Studio House, 42 Wardour Street, London W1D 6QA, United Kingdom

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of England & Wales and complies with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). © 2026 h-potter-studio. All rights reserved.