Cookies Policy

Last updated: 6 October 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website.

They help websites function, remember preferences and, where you have given permission, understand how visitors use a website.

This Website may also use similar technologies that perform functions similar to cookies.

2. How this Website uses cookies

The Website is built using Squarespace and may use cookies that are necessary for the Website to function properly.

The Website may also use non-essential cookies or similar technologies, including those associated with analytics or embedded third-party content such as Instagram.

3. Essential cookies

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to operate.

These may be used for purposes such as:

  • website security;

  • basic website functionality;

  • remembering necessary technical settings; and

  • managing your cookie preferences.

These cookies do not require your consent because the Website cannot function properly without them.

4. Non-essential cookies

Non-essential cookies are optional.

Where applicable, these may be used for purposes such as:

  • understanding how visitors use the Website;

  • measuring website performance;

  • improving the Website; and

  • enabling or supporting third-party content.

Non-essential cookies are restricted until you give your consent.

You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences through the cookie banner.

5. Instagram

Some pages on the Website may contain embedded Instagram content.

Instagram is operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. and may use cookies or similar technologies when embedded content is loaded or interacted with.

Where applicable, these technologies are treated as non-essential and are subject to your cookie preferences.

Instagram and Meta may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit the Website, you can choose whether to accept non-essential cookies.

You can:

  • accept all cookies;

  • decline non-essential cookies; or

  • manage your cookie preferences.

You can also change your preferences later using the Website's cookie settings.

Your browser may also allow you to block or delete cookies.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the Website functions.

7. How long cookies remain

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Others may remain on your device for a longer period.

The length of time a particular cookie remains depends on its purpose and the service that places it.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy if the cookies or technologies used on the Website change, or if there are changes to applicable legal requirements.

The date at the top of this policy shows when it was last updated.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about cookies used on this Website, please contact:

Emily Hicks

Email: emilyhicks1981@googlemail.com