COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how davidbrisbourne.com uses them. davidbrisbourne.com is operated by David Brisbourne, an individual based in the United Kingdom.
We are currently finalising our hosting provider. This policy accurately reflects our current position and will be updated — before the Website goes live — once hosting is confirmed and we know exactly which cookies are set.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are not viruses or malware. They cannot run programmes or cause harm. A cookie can only be read by the website that set it.
There are different types:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the Website to function. Cannot be turned off.
- Analytics cookies: Help website owners understand how visitors use their site. Require consent.
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising. Require consent.
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
What Cookies Do We Use?
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Our Website may set strictly necessary cookies to function correctly. These are technical cookies required for basic operations such as security and page navigation. They do not track you for marketing purposes and do not collect personally identifiable information.
This Website is hosted by Netlify, Inc. Netlify's standard static-site hosting does not set cookies for visitors by default. We do not use Netlify's optional Forms, Identity, or Analytics products, which may set their own cookies if enabled in future — this policy will be updated first if that changes.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We do not currently use any analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy with full details before doing so and will obtain your consent if cookies are involved.
We are considering Plausible Analytics, a cookieless tool that does not set any cookies or collect personal data. If we adopt it, no analytics consent will be required and this section will confirm that.
2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We do not use any marketing or advertising cookies. We do not run ads on this Website.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use any third-party tracking or advertising scripts.
This Website links to JustGiving (justgiving.com) for charitable donations supporting Tourettes Action. If you click through to JustGiving, their platform may set its own cookies. These are outside our control and governed by JustGiving's Cookie Policy at justgiving.com/privacy-policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
3.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you visit this Website, a banner notifies you that we use strictly necessary cookies only and set no analytics or marketing cookies. Because we set no cookies that require consent, the banner is informational — there is no accept or decline choice to make.
3.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
- View and delete individual cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
How to do this in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Website from working correctly.
Changes to This Policy
We will update this Cookie Policy in two situations: when we confirm our hosting provider (to list the exact cookies set), and whenever we introduce new tools or features that affect cookies. We will always update this page before those changes take effect.
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