Cookie Policy
Hello, I’m Lauren Wiesebron and this is the Cookie Policy for my website, laurenwiesebron.com
Your data protection and privacy are important to me, so please read on. You can also click here for my Privacy Policy.
What’s a cookie?
A “cookie” is a piece of information that is stored on your computer’s hard drive and which records how you move your way around a website so that, when you revisit that website, it can present tailored options based on the information stored about your last visit. Cookies can also be used to analyze traffic and for advertising and marketing purposes.
Cookies are used by nearly all websites and do not harm your system.
If you want to check or change what types of cookies you accept, this can usually be altered within your browser settings. You can block cookies at any time by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of my site.
How do I use cookies?
I use cookies to track your use of my website. This enables me to understand how you use the site which helps me to develop and improve my website.
Cookies are either:
– Session cookies: these are only stored on your computer during your web session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser – they usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a website without having to log in to each page but they do not collect any personal data from your computer; or
– Persistent cookies: a persistent cookie is stored as a file on your computer and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by the website that created it when you visit that website again.
Cookies can also be categorized as follows:
– Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential to enable you to use the website effectively, such as when buying a product and/or service, and therefore cannot be turned off. Without these cookies, the services available to you on my website cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.
– Performance cookies: These cookies enable me to monitor and improve the performance of my website. For example, they allow me to count visits, identify traffic sources, and see which parts of the site are most popular.
– Functionality cookies: These cookies allow my website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymized.
Additional Information
- This site has the Cookie Yes plugin which means you will get a pop-up about cookies.
- I have Tracking links for Google Analytics within the site. If you click on a link and go to another site, their Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy will apply.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please email: hello@laurenwiesebron.com