Cookies Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This page explains what cookies this website uses and why. I've tried to avoid the usual legal waffle — cookies aren't complicated, and neither is this explanation.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help sites remember things about your visit — whether you've been here before, what preferences you set, that sort of thing. Most websites use them, including this one.

Essential Cookies

These are cookies the site needs to function properly. You can't turn them off without breaking things.

The main one is called cookieConsent. It remembers whether you've accepted or rejected cookies on this site, so you don't see the banner every time you visit. It lasts for one year.

My hosting provider may also set technical cookies for security and performance. These don't identify you personally — they're just part of how web hosting works.

Analytics Cookies

If you accept analytics cookies, I use a simple tracking tool to understand how people use this site. It tells me things like: which pages get visited most, where visitors come from, how long people stay. None of this identifies you personally — it's aggregate data that helps me improve the site.

The analytics service sets its own cookies to distinguish between visitors and track sessions. These typically expire after two years, though you can clear them anytime through your browser.

Marketing Cookies

If you accept marketing cookies, they allow me to show you relevant advertisements on other platforms based on your visit here. Honestly, I don't run much paid advertising, so these probably won't affect you much. But the option is there if I do decide to run campaigns in future.

Third-party advertising services set their own cookies with their own expiry periods. I don't control these directly — they're governed by those services' own privacy policies.

Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit this site, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or choose specifically which types you're comfortable with.

Changed your mind? You can clear your cookies through your browser settings, and the next time you visit, you'll see the consent banner again. Every major browser has instructions for this — just search for "clear cookies" plus your browser name.

Browsers and Settings

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies. Be aware that blocking all cookies might break some websites — not just this one.

If you want detailed instructions for your specific browser, the sites below explain it better than I can: support.google.com/chrome for Chrome, support.mozilla.org for Firefox, support.apple.com/safari for Safari, and support.microsoft.com for Edge.

Updates

If I change how this site uses cookies significantly, I'll update this page and reset the consent banner so you can make a fresh choice.

Questions

If anything here is unclear, email me at [email protected]. I'm not trying to hide anything — I just want to give you a decent tour and not annoy you with unnecessary tracking.