Cookie Policy for London Bus Forums News

Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how London Bus Forums News (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on londonbusforums.co.uk (the “Website”).
You can manage certain cookie preferences through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie consent tools.

We follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve security, and provide anonymised data about how visitors use the site.

Cookies used on this Website do not collect personally sensitive information such as passwords or financial details.


2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function. Without them, certain features may not work.

They include:

  • Security and firewall cookies
  • Server performance and caching cookies
  • Comment-related cookies (WordPress)

Comment Cookies (Guest Comments Only)

When you leave a comment on an article, WordPress may store:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your website (if provided)

This is for convenience so you do not need to re-enter your details next time.

These cookies are optional and you may clear them at any time through your browser settings.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Website.
Analytics cookies may record:

  • Pages viewed
  • Device type
  • Time spent on the site
  • Clicks and navigation patterns

All analytics data is anonymised and cannot identify you.

If advertising platforms (such as Google AdSense) are added in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.


3. Third-Party Cookies

We may display embedded content from third-party services such as:

  • Social media embeds (X, Facebook, TikTok)
  • YouTube or video embeds
  • External partner content

These services may set their own cookies, which we do not control.
We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies directly.


4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Common options include:

  • Blocking all cookies
  • Allowing only essential cookies
  • Clearing cookies when closing the browser

Below are helpful links for common browsers:

  • Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
  • Firefox: support.mozilla.org
  • Safari (Mac/iPhone): support.apple.com
  • Edge: support.microsoft.com

Please note: Blocking essential cookies may affect how the Website functions.


5. Advertising and third-party advertising cookies

We may use third-party advertising services on this website. If advertising technologies are introduced or updated, this Cookie Policy and our cookie consent tools will be updated to explain what cookies may be used, what they do and how users can manage their preferences.

We do not intentionally use cookies in a way that goes beyond what is disclosed in our policies and consent tools. Users should review this page regularly for any updates.


6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when required for legal or operational reasons.
The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will always show the latest version.


7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

📧 [email protected]