About Cookies

What is that all about? Cookies that aren’t chocolate chip? Madness….

Have you ever wondered how much information is collected about you as you wander aimlessly around the internet? I have. All those times you put your email address in somewhere and within a week you’re flooded with spam? Coincidence? Perhaps, but I think not.

The internet is vast and complex, and we should all take some care when navigating our path through the maze.  It’s far too easy to trust and give our details to access what we want, what looks interesting.

The European Union recently introduced laws to help a bit with that. They state that:

If you’re using cookies or any other technologies for non-essential tracking, you must:

1. Tell users that tracking technologies are used.

2. Explain the reasons for using those technologies.

3. Obtain the user’s consent prior to using that technology and allow them to withdraw permission at any time.

So, you might have noticed a new page here, and a small, floating bar at the bottom of the page.  This lets you know what is used on this site that uses cookies and might be collecting information about you, and also any information we may collect and how we use it.

At the moment, in full compliance with the EU regulations, I am choosing to assume that you agree with the cookies in use on this site. This is what they term, “Implied Consent”.

I do try to minimise the amount of cookie tracking that takes place here but some are needed, and some are useful.

My promise to you is simple.

I will never, ever share any of the information I have access to unless there is a legally compelling reason to do so.
I will never use anything to spam you or email you unless you ask me to.
I will only store your details in order to complete a purchase that you initiated and no longer than absolutely necessary.

If you have any concerns about the use of cookies on this site then please get in touch.