Cookies Policy
Douglas City Council
Last updated: 5 October 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Douglas City Council (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.douglas.gov.im (“the Website”).
We use cookies to make sure our Website works properly, to understand how people use it, and to improve the services we provide online.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others help us improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is used.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for the Website to function properly (for example, to manage cookie preferences or secure logins). | WordPress session cookies |
| Performance / Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our Website, so we can improve content and usability. | Google Analytics (if enabled), Jetpack Statistics |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your settings or preferences (for example, language or accessibility choices). | Accessibility tools, saved preferences |
| Third-Party / Embedded Content Cookies | Set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as videos, maps, or social media feeds. | YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps, Facebook |
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also change your cookie preferences at any time using your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
Delete all cookies
Block all cookies
Allow cookies from certain sites
Clear all cookies when closing the browser
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect how our Website functions.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Website may include features provided by third parties (for example, Google Maps, YouTube, or social media sharing buttons).
These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend you review the privacy or cookie policies of those third parties.
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 (Isle of Man) and the UK GDPR, we can use essential cookies because they are necessary for the Website to function.
For all other cookies, we rely on your consent.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or to comply with legal requirements.
Please check this page periodically for the latest version.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Douglas City Council
Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AD
Email: enquiries@douglas.gov.im
Telephone: +44 (0)1624 696300