What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, for example, whether you have already seen a notice or agreed to a setting.
How we use cookies
We use a small number of cookies to keep this website working properly and, with your permission, to understand how visitors use it so we can improve it over time. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.
Categories of cookies we use
| Category | Always active? | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Always on | These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. | Your cookie consent preference (di_cookie_consent), basic session state |
| Analytics | Consent required | Help us understand how visitors move around the site so we can improve it. No personal data is shared with third parties for advertising. | Google Analytics (if enabled), page view counters |
Your choices
When you first visit the site, a banner appears at the bottom of the page asking for your preference. You can:
- Accept cookies, allow essential and analytics cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies, only essential cookies will be used. The site will still work fully.
Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage so the banner does not reappear. You can change your mind at any time using the buttons below.
Third-party cookies
Some pages on this site embed content or tools from third parties (for example, a Vimeo video player). These third parties may set their own cookies, which are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.
How to manage cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how some websites work, including this one.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of the page. Significant changes that affect how your data is processed will be communicated via the cookie banner.
Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at gavin@digitalislands.co.uk.