Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store in a browser. They are commonly used to maintain a secure session, remember a choice or support optional functions such as analytics. The Rosehaven website distinguishes functions needed to operate the service from optional technologies that would require an appropriate choice.
Essential website functions
The website runs on LocalGov Drupal. Restricted publishing and administration use authenticated sessions so authorised users can sign in securely and remain signed in while carrying out permitted work. Cookies or equivalent session mechanisms used for security and authenticated administration are part of operating those restricted functions.
Most residents reading public information do not need to sign in. The public council pages are intended to remain usable without an administrative account.
Optional cookies and analytics
Rosehaven does not treat a visit to the website as automatic agreement to optional analytics, advertising or personalisation. If optional technologies are introduced, the website will explain what they do and provide the appropriate choice before using them where consent is required.
Managing cookies in your browser
Browsers provide controls for viewing, deleting or blocking stored cookies. Blocking all cookies can affect features that depend on a secure session, particularly authenticated administration. Removing cookies normally ends the corresponding stored session or preference.
Keeping this information accurate
Cookie information needs to describe the website that is actually running. It will therefore be reviewed when new components or optional technologies are introduced, rather than listing hypothetical trackers that the Rosehaven service does not use.