1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly and to give website owners basic information about how their site is being used.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device. They are completely safe and very common across every website you visit.
2. What Cookies I Use
This website uses strictly necessary cookies and analytics cookies. I do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies for marketing purposes, or third-party profiling tools.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers whether you have accepted or dismissed the cookie notice, so I don't show it again on every page visit. | 1 year | First-party (Strictly Necessary) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics cookies that collect anonymous data about how visitors use my website (pages viewed, time spent, etc.) to help me improve the site. | Up to 2 years | Third-party (Analytics) |
I keep cookie use to a minimum — only what's necessary to remember your preferences and understand how the website performs.
Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts to display text. When a page loads, your browser makes a request to Google's servers to download the font files. This may result in Google logging your IP address as part of that request. No cookie is set by me for this — it is a standard web request. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
3. Why I Use These Cookies
UK law (PECR — Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) requires me to display a cookie notice and obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Strictly Necessary Cookie: The cookie_consent cookie records your choice so I don't show you the banner on every page visit. This cookie contains no personal data — it only stores a yes/no preference value.
Analytics Cookies: I use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous data about how visitors use my site — such as which pages are viewed and how long visits last. This helps me improve the website over time. No personally identifiable information is collected. You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time via Google's opt-out tool.
4. What I Do NOT Use
To be completely transparent, this website does not use:
- Facebook Pixel or any social media tracking for advertising
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Any third-party profiling tools for marketing purposes
5. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You can control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here's how in the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
If you delete the cookie_consent cookie, the cookie notice banner will reappear on your next visit — that's normal and expected.
Blocking or deleting cookies will not affect your ability to use this website in any way.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Withdraw your cookie consent at any time (by clearing cookies in your browser)
- Request access to any data held about you
- Request deletion of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me, call 07856 279391, or email Majoinery2024@gmail.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
If I ever add new features to this website that involve additional cookies, I will update this policy and, where required, ask for your consent again. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
8. More Information
For general information about cookies and how they work, visit allaboutcookies.org.
For concerns about data protection in the UK, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.