Bluebean Publishing Ltd (trading as Dorset Life)
Last updated: July 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember your preferences and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Cookies cannot normally be used to identify you personally, although some may be linked to information you have voluntarily provided.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Bluebean Publishing Ltd, trading as Dorset Life.
This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies are used on our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly.
They may be used to:
- remember your cookie preferences;
- maintain website security;
- enable core website functionality;
- support page loading and performance.
These cookies cannot normally be disabled because the website relies upon them to operate.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use Dorset Life.
Analytics cookies help us understand:
- which pages are most popular;
- how visitors navigate the website;
- how long visitors stay on pages;
- which devices and browsers are used;
- how people discover Dorset Life.
This information is anonymous and helps us improve the website and our journalism.
Google may process this information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
You can find out more at:
Newsletter and Marketing
We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to manage our newsletter subscriptions and email communications.
Our website may use cookies associated with newsletter subscription forms or related services where appropriate.
These cookies help us:
- process newsletter subscriptions;
- improve the reliability of our email services;
- understand whether users have successfully subscribed.
Brevo’s Privacy Policy is available at:
Third-Party Services
From time to time, Dorset Life may embed content or use services provided by trusted third parties, such as:
- YouTube
- Google Maps
- Social media platforms
These services may set their own cookies if you choose to interact with the embedded content.
We do not control these cookies, and we recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit Dorset Life, you will be asked to choose whether to accept non-essential cookies.
You may change your preferences at any time by using the cookie settings available on our website (where provided) or by adjusting your browser settings.
Most web browsers also allow you to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete cookies;
- block all cookies;
- block cookies from specific websites.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
Browser Information
You can find guidance on managing cookies for popular browsers here:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
The exact steps vary depending on your browser version.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, technology or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Bluebean Publishing Ltd
Trading as Dorset Life
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dorsetlife.co.uk
Policy owner: Directors
Version: 1.0
Last reviewed: July 2026
Next review: July 2027