Cookie Policy
Improving your experience of this website
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Cookies also allow website owners to understand how visitors interact with their site.
Cookies do not harm your system, and most websites use them in some form.
How my site uses cookies
I use cookies to help improve the performance of my website and ensure it functions as expected. Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly, while others help me understand how visitors use the site so I can enhance the content and experience over time.
Types of cookies used on my site
The cookies I use fall into the following categories:
Strictly necessary cookies – These are essential to allow my site to function correctly and cannot be switched off in my systems. They are typically set in response to actions such as completing forms or setting privacy preferences
Performance cookies – These help me understand how visitors interact with my site by collecting anonymous information (such as page views and time spent on pages). This allows me to improve my site over time.
Functionality cookies – These remember your choices (like your location or display preferences) to provide enhanced and personalised features.
My site does not use advertising or targeting cookies.
Cookies in use
I currently use the following:
Google Analytics
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These cookies help me understand how people use my site by collecting anonymous statistics. I use this data to make improvements. Google Analytics cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can learn more about how Google uses cookies here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookiesEssential site cookies
These manage things like form submissions and basic functionality and are necessary for the website to operate securely.Embedded SoundCloud Player
My site includes embedded audio content from SoundCloud. When you play a track, SoundCloud may set cookies on your device to enable playback and gather anonymous usage data. For more information, please refer to SoundCloud’s Cookie Policy
Managing your cookie preferences
You can adjust your preferences at any time using the cookie banner on my site. When you first visit my site, you’ll be given the option to accept, customise or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. For example, you can delete cookies or block them entirely. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect how my site functions.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookie duration
Unless you delete them sooner, cookies will typically expire after 12 months.
Where to find more information
If you have any questions about how I use cookies, feel free to contact me at: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 11 May 2025.
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