1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences, and they can also be used to understand how visitors use the site.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on the HBMF website for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies – these are required for the website to function properly (for example, to keep the site secure and allow core features to work).
- Analytics cookies – these help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve it. For example, we use tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to see which pages are visited and how people interact with them.
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that we use, including:
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymised statistics about website usage.
- Microsoft Clarity – to help us understand how people interact with our pages, so we can improve layout and usability.
- Embedded services such as our ticketing provider or social media platforms, which may set their own cookies when you view embedded content or follow external links.
4. Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. How you do this varies by browser. If you choose to block some or all cookies, parts of our website may not work as intended.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, the law or how we use cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.