Cookie Policy
Effective date: 2025-11-18
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember preferences, improve site functionality, and collect analytics data.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic website functions (e.g., form submissions, session state). These cannot be disabled via the banner.
- Performance / Analytics cookies: collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics `_ga`, `_gid` or GA4 client ID). Activated only with consent.
- Functional cookies: remember preferences such as language or display options. Activated only with consent.
- Marketing cookies: used to deliver targeted advertising and track ad performance. Activated only with consent.
Examples of cookies
Examples (update based on services you enable):
- `_ga`, `_gid` — Google Analytics (if enabled)
- `__cf_bm` / `__cfduid` — Cloudflare (if used)
- `formspree_session` — Formspree (if set)
Consent and managing cookies
On first visit we present a cookie banner allowing you to Accept, Reject or Manage preferences. You can also change cookie settings in your browser. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.
How long cookies last
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may last up to 2 years depending on their purpose.
Third-party cookies
Third parties (analytics, video, payment providers) may set cookies. Their use is governed by their own privacy policies. See Google Analytics policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
How to withdraw consent
Use the cookie banner 'Manage' option or contact benandrewgrant@gmail.com. You can also clear or block cookies via your browser settings.
More information
For general cookie guidance see the Irish Data Protection Commission: https://www.dataprotection.ie.