Cookie Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Tom Hindle (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, understand website usage, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and deliver relevant content.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period.

  • First-party cookies – set by our website.

  • Third-party cookies – set by third-party services (e.g., analytics or social media tools).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Essential Cookies

    • Necessary for the website to function correctly.

    • Example: maintaining your session or saving your cookie preferences.

  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

    • Help us understand how visitors use our website.

    • Example: Google Analytics cookies tracking page visits, time on site, and traffic sources.

  3. Functionality Cookies

    • Remember your choices and preferences.

    • Example: language settings, font size, or preferred layout.

  4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

    • Used to deliver relevant ads on our site or on third-party platforms.

    • Example: retargeting ads or interest-based advertising through Google Ads.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics – for website usage insights.

  • Social media platforms – for sharing content and engagement tracking.

These third parties may set cookies on your device to improve their services or deliver personalized content. We do not control these cookies, and their use is subject to the third party’s own privacy policies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can:

  • Click the “Accept” or “Reject” buttons on our cookie banner.

  • Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

  • Delete cookies already stored on your device.

  • Block third-party cookies or all cookies.

  • Receive notifications when a cookie is set.

For more information, please refer to your browser’s help section.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will reflect any changes. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.