Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
How We Use Cookies
We use three categories of cookies on this website:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. These enable authentication, security, and site access. They cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings, such as layout choices (for example, whether the admin sidebar is open or collapsed). These are set only with your consent.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics 4 to measure page views and interactions, and Sentry for error monitoring. Session replays (which record how you navigate the site) are only enabled with your explicit consent.
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies that may be set by this website and our third-party providers. We aim to keep this list up to date.
Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Stores your authentication session so you stay signed in. | Session / 1 year |
| site_access | The Bear Inn | Bypasses the maintenance page for authorised users. | Session |
| bear_cookie_consent | The Bear Inn | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
Preference Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sidebar_state | The Bear Inn | Remembers whether the admin sidebar is open or collapsed. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors to calculate audience metrics. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years |
| sentry-sc | Sentry | Session replay identifier for error investigation (only with your consent). | Session |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, a consent banner lets you accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or manage your preferences by category. You can change your choices at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of this website from working correctly.
Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies on your device when you use our website (subject to your consent choices):
- Google Analytics — website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Sentry — error monitoring and session replays. Sentry Privacy Policy
- Supabase — authentication session management. Supabase Privacy Policy
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add or remove cookies or change how we use them. When we make material changes, the consent banner will reappear so you can review and update your preferences. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@thebearwincanton.co.uk or see our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your data.