Cookie Policy

Last updated: 31 January 2026

This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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 and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How This Website Uses Cookies

This website uses a minimal number of cookies, primarily for essential functionality and to improve your experience. I do not currently use analytics cookies, but I may use third-party services that set their own cookies.

3. Types of Cookies Used

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie

Purpose

Duration

cookie_consent

Stores your cookie consent preferences

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session_id

Maintains your session across pages (if applicable)

Session

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

This website uses services from third parties that may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts to display beautiful typography. Google Fonts may set cookies to collect data about how the fonts are used and may log your IP address. This data is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

MailChimp (Email Newsletter)

If you sign up for my newsletter, MailChimp may set cookies to track email campaign engagement and subscriber activity. These cookies help understand how subscribers interact with newsletters.

  • Purpose: Newsletter subscription management and campaign analytics
  • Provider: Intuit Mailchimp
  • Privacy Policy: intuit.com/privacy/statement

Third Party

Examples

Purpose

Google Fonts

_ga, _gid

Font usage tracking

MailChimp

_AVESTA_ENVIRONMENT, ak_bmsc

Newsletter subscription and engagement tracking

4. Cookies I Do NOT Use

To protect your privacy, this website does NOT currently use:

  • Analytics Cookies: No Google Analytics or other analytics platforms are currently in use
  • Advertising Cookies: No targeted advertising or remarketing cookies
  • Social Media Cookies: No social media tracking pixels

If any of these are added in future, this policy will be updated and you will be notified.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies completely
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

For more information, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on this website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, and blocking them may prevent certain features from working correctly. However, the website should still be largely functional without cookies.

6. Google Fonts and Privacy

This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. When you visit the site, your browser makes a request to Google’s servers to retrieve the fonts. During this process, Google may collect:

  • Your IP address
  • The page you visited
  • Browser and device information

This connection to Google is necessary to display the website’s typography. Google states that font requests are not combined with other data for advertising purposes. For more information, see Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.

7. MailChimp Newsletter Cookies

When you sign up for my newsletter, MailChimp uses cookies to:

  • Recognise you when you return to the subscription form
  • Track whether you’ve opened emails
  • Record which links you clicked in newsletters
  • Prevent automated spam submissions

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

8. Your Consent

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. When you first visit the site, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.

9. Future Changes

If I add new cookies or services in the future (such as analytics), I will update this policy and notify you through a banner or notification. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

10. Contact Me

If you have questions about how this website uses cookies, please contact me:

Email: policy [at] sashabridehaine [dot] com

11. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit: