Cookie Policy
Effective Date: [01/04/2019]
Last Updated: [01/04/2019]
This Cookie Policy explains how jamescooke.me.uk (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at [jamescooke.me.uk] (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies (set by us)
- Third-party cookies (set by other services we use)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for website operation. Cannot be disabled. | Login, navigation |
| Performance & Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the website. | Google Analytics |
| Functional | Enhance website functionality and personalization. | Language preferences |
| Advertising & Targeting | Used to deliver ads relevant to you. | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website operates properly
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Remember user preferences
- Improve user experience
- Provide targeted advertising
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We use:
- Consent as the legal basis for non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies
By law, we can store strictly necessary cookies without consent. For all other types, we require your permission.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using our Cookie Banner/Preferences Center.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
Useful links for browser controls:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about the use of cookies, contact me.
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