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Cookies Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookies Policy explains how effieblankson.com ("the Website"), operated by Effie Blankson, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, and how you can control them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly (strictly necessary cookies).
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyse how visitors use the Website so we can improve it (analytics cookies).
- Understand the effectiveness of our content and communications.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Description | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the Website to function. These cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. | No |
| Performance / Analytics | These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. | Yes |
| Functional | These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. | Yes |
| Targeting / Marketing | These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests. We do not currently use targeting cookies. | Yes (if used) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties, including:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. Google may transfer this data outside the UK. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
- Social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) — if you click on social media links, those platforms may set their own cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.
- Embedded content (e.g. Spotify podcast player) — may set cookies when you interact with embedded media.
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device.
- Delete all or specific cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect Website functionality).
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie settings described above to control tracking.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Effie Blankson
Email: [email protected]