Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 June 2026
Who we are and how to contact us
This Cookie Policy explains how The Entrepreneur Festival Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 16669636 and registered office at Arthington Hall, Arthington Lane, Arthington, Otley, LS21 1PH, (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.the-entrepreneur-festival.com or any other website, microsite, registration page or online event platform that links to this policy (together, our “Sites”). It describes what these technologies are, the categories we use, the lawful basis on which we use them, and how you can control them.
We are a business-to-business events organiser. Our Sites are primarily used by professionals to discover, register for and attend our conferences, exhibitions and other events. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy www.the-entrepreneur-festival.com/privacy-policy, which explains in more detail how we handle personal data.
If you have any questions about this policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us at info@the-entrepreneur-festival.com or by post at 4240 Park Approach, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8GB, marked for the attention of the Data Protection Officer.
About cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site work and allow the site to recognise your device, remember your actions and preferences over time, and understand how the site is being used.
Where this policy refers to “cookies”, we also mean similar technologies that store or access information on your device, such as web beacons and tracking pixels, software development kits (SDKs), local and session storage, and device or browser fingerprinting techniques. The rules described below apply to all of these.
Your consent
We use cookies that are strictly necessary for the Website to work without asking for your consent.
For all other cookies (such as analytics, functional and any marketing cookies), we ask for your consent through the cookie banner which appears the first time you visit the Website. Non-essential cookies that require consent are blocked until you choose to allow them.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the “Cookie settings” link or preference centre on the Website. However please be aware that restricting or blocking cookies set on our Sites may impact their functionality and performance.
The types of cookies we use
| Category | What it does | Consent needed? |
| Strictly necessary | Enables core functions of the Website such as security, network management, logging in, page navigation and completing a booking. | No – always on |
| Performance / analytics | Helps us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it (for example which pages are popular). | Yes |
| Functional | Remembers your choices and preferences to give you a better experience. | Yes |
| Marketing / advertising | Used to make advertising more relevant to you and measure campaigns, if we use it. | Yes |
The specific cookies set on your device, and their exact names and durations, may vary over time and depending on the pages and services you use. The names below are illustrative of the cookies we may use.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties whose services appear on the Website, such as Stripe (payments), our analytics provider, and any embedded content (for example videos or social media). Those third parties may use their own cookies, which we do not control. We recommend that you read their own privacy and cookie policies.
Managing cookies
You can manage non-essential cookies at any time through our “Cookie settings” link. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including deleting or blocking them.
For general guidance on cookies you can visit the ICO website at ico.org.uk.
Our Website does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no common industry standard for them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or to legal or regulatory requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, ask for your consent again through the cookie banner.
Your rights and how to complain
Where cookies involve your personal data, you have rights under the UK GDPR, which are explained in our Privacy Policy www.the-entrepreneur-festival.com/privacy-policy. If you have any concerns about our use of cookies or personal data, please contact us first at info@the-entrepreneur-festival.com. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or by calling its helpline on 0303 123 1113.