Cookie Policy

Last updated: Monday 12th January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Replika Festival and 25Eight Events Ltd use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more broadly.

1. Who We Are

Event Brand: Replika Festival
Company Name: 25Eight Events Ltd
Company Registration Number: 14484808
ICO Registration Reference: ZB630163
Website: www.25eightevents.com
General Enquiries: info@25eightevents.com
Data Protection Contact: dataprotection@25eightevents.com

25Eight Events Ltd is the data controller responsible for cookies used on our websites.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
• First-party cookies – set by our website
• Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:

• Navigating the website
• Submitting forms
• Managing cookie preferences

Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) and, where applicable, contractual necessity.

b) ANALYTICS & PERFORMANCE COOKIES

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites so we can improve performance and user experience.

We use Google Analytics to collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites
• Approximate location (derived from IP address)

IP addresses are anonymised where possible.

These cookies are only set with your consent.

Lawful basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

c) FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as cookie preferences) to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.

These cookies are optional and are only set where you have given consent.

Lawful basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

d) MARKETING COOKIES

We do not use behavioural advertising or third-party marketing cookies on our websites.

If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated, and your consent will be requested before such cookies are placed.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, including:

• Google Analytics – website usage analytics
• Squarespace – website hosting and essential functionality

These third parties may process data outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• UK or EU adequacy regulations, or
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies are stored for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period or until deleted

Specific cookie lifespans are defined by the relevant third-party providers.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or how we use cookies.

The latest version will always be available on our websites, with the effective date shown at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

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

Data Protection Contact:
dataprotection@25eightevents.com

General Enquiries:
info@25eightevents.com

Privacy Policy
www.replika.com/privacy-policy