Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Carolyn Hitchcock (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://www.carolynhitchcock.co.uk). We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your data. This policy should be read alongside our main Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a consent banner where you can accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies.
2. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, which are essential for the operation of a modern website. Our uses include:
- Ensuring the website functions correctly and securely.
- Understanding how visitors use our website, which helps us to improve the user experience.
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences, so we don’t have to ask you on every visit.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as navigating between pages. The law (PECR) allows us to set these cookies without your consent, but we must inform you of their use.
- Analytical or Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on the site, and if they encounter any errors. This data helps us to improve how our website works. We will only set these cookies if you give us your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
We do not currently use Targeting or Advertising cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You are in control of your cookie settings. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:
- Our Consent Banner: You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit to our website.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please be aware that if you block all cookies (including strictly necessary ones), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
For more information on how to manage cookies, you can visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
6. Third-Party Cookies
Please note that some third parties may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These named third parties may include, for example, analytics providers like Google Analytics. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies. We recommend you review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.