Website: amandawaringcelebrant.com
Platform: WordPress
Data Controller: Amanda Waring
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains, in a gentle and easy-to-understand way, how cookies and similar technologies are used on amandawaringcelebrant.com.
This website is powered by WordPress, which uses small, essential cookies to help the site function smoothly. Some plugins may also use cookies for security, analytics, or performance.
Amanda aims to keep things simple, respectful, and transparent, so only the cookies genuinely needed for the site to work are used.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember certain information and improve your experience.
Cookies used on this site are gentle, minimal, and never used to track you aggressively.
3. Types of Cookies Used
Essential Cookies (WordPress Core)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, the site may not display or operate as intended.
Examples include:
- Session cookies
- Login cookies (only for administrators)
- Security and firewall cookies
These do not collect personal information about visitors.
Analytics Cookies (If Enabled)
If Amanda uses an analytics plugin (such as Jetpack or a GDPR-safe analytics tool), anonymous information may be collected to understand how visitors use the site.
This may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device type
- General location (not exact address)
All analytics data is anonymised and used only to improve the website experience.
Security Cookies
Some security plugins may use cookies to protect the site from spam, bots, or malicious activity.
These cookies help keep the website safe and ensure a smooth experience for genuine visitors.
4. Third-Party Cookies
This website may use third-party tools that place cookies, such as:
- Embedded videos (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo)
- Social media sharing buttons
- Spam-prevention tools (e.g., reCAPTCHA)
These providers may set their own cookies. Their policies apply separately.
5. How You Can Manage Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Common options include:
- Blocking all cookies
- Allowing only essential cookies
- Deleting cookies after browsing
- Receiving alerts when cookies are used
If you disable certain cookies, some parts of the website may not function correctly.
6. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about cookies or how they are used, you can contact:
Email: mail@amandawaring.com
Address: Becketts Tripp Hill, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1ER
Amanda is always happy to help and aims to respond with warmth and clarity.