Cookie Policy for Gareth Michael

Effective Date: 31/10/24 (Last Updated)

At Gareth Michael, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, https://www.garethmichael.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences. This policy is compliant with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK and other relevant data protection laws in the United States.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, help us understand how you use our website, and improve your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us to optimise our site and make it easier for you to navigate.

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make (such as your username or language preference) to provide enhanced and personalised features.

  • Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website works correctly.

  • Remember your preferences and personalise your experience.

  • Analyse visitor usage and improve our website functionality.

  • Provide targeted advertising based on your browsing habits.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to place cookies on your device to help us understand how our visitors interact with the website and to improve our services. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website or by adjusting your browser settings.

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, but please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or may not function properly if you disable cookies.

  • Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or reject cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of our website.

6. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the contact form available at https://www.garethmichael.com/contact.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Cookie Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your personal data is protected.