Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 June 2026
This policy explains how Laindon Community Centre uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. We keep this deliberately simple because we only use what is necessary to make the site work.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. Similar technologies — such as session storage and local storage— store small amounts of information in your browser in the same way. We refer to all of these together as “cookies” in this policy.
We only use essential cookies
We do not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies, and we do not share your browsing activity with third parties for marketing. The only cookies we set are strictly necessary to provide the service you have asked for — signing in, keeping your booking basket, and protecting forms against fraud. Because these cookies are essential, we are not required to ask for your consent to use them, but we want you to know what they are.
Cookies we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| public_session_id | Cookie (HTTP-only) | Keeps you signed in to your account after you log in. | Up to 7 days, refreshed while you stay active |
| csrf_token | Cookie | A security token that protects forms (such as booking and account changes) against cross-site request forgery. | For the duration of your session |
| lcc_basket / checkout data | Browser session storage | Remembers the rooms and time slots in your basket while you complete a booking. Cleared automatically when you close the tab. | Until you close the browser tab |
| cookie_notice_ack | Browser local storage | Remembers that you have seen this cookie notice so it doesn’t show again. This is stored in your browser, not as a cookie. | Until you clear your browser storage |
Payment processing
When you pay for a booking by card, payment is handled securely by our payment provider, Square. During checkout Square may set its own cookies that are necessary to process the payment and to help detect fraud. We never see or store your full card details. You can read more in Square's cookie policy.
Managing cookies
Because all of our cookies are essential, there is nothing to switch off on this site. You can still block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time — but please note that if you block the essential cookies above, you may not be able to sign in or complete a booking.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch with the centre.