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Cookie policy

Last updated: 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login details. Cookies can be stored on your device for varying lengths of time.

Why I use cookies

I use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences: I save your cookie consent choice so I don't ask again
  • Improve your experience: Cookies help me understand how you navigate the site
  • Measure analytics: I use cookies to count visitors and track which pages are most popular
  • Security: Cookies help protect your data and prevent unauthorised access
  • Marketing: I may use cookies to show you relevant content across the web

Types of cookies I use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, services you've asked for cannot be provided. These cannot be disabled.

Examples: Cookie consent preference, session tokens, security settings

Performance cookies

These cookies allow me to count visits and traffic sources so I can measure and improve the performance of the website. They help me understand which pages are most popular and how visitors navigate the site.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking

Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember choices you've made (such as your preferences) and can be used to provide services you've requested.

Examples: Preference remembering, form data

Marketing cookies

These cookies are used to track your activity across the web so I can show you relevant content and advertising. They may be set by advertising networks with my permission.

Examples: Advertising tracking, remarketing pixels

Managing your cookie preferences

You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies (except essential cookies which cannot be disabled). You can manage your preferences in several ways:

  • Cookie banner: Use the cookie preference banner that appears when you first visit the site
  • Browser settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Each browser is different, so check your browser's help menu for instructions
  • Third-party tools: You can visit sites like Your Online Choices to manage cookies from advertising networks

Third-party cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third parties, including:

  • Google Analytics: For measuring website traffic and user behaviour
  • Social media platforms: For social sharing and tracking
  • Advertising networks: For targeted advertising and remarketing

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own cookie practices. I recommend reviewing their policies if you want to understand how they use cookies.

Security and data protection

I take your privacy seriously. Cookies cannot be used to run programmes, deliver viruses, or directly access your hard drive. They cannot identify you personally unless you explicitly log in. I use security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorised access and misuse.

Changes to this policy

I may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I use cookies.

Contact me

If you have questions about my use of cookies or this policy, pleasecontact me.

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