Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your browser. They are used to remember things between visits, like your preferences or whether you have already seen a message.
This page explains exactly which cookies this site uses and why.
Cookies this site uses
Essential
These are necessary for the site to work. They are set regardless of your cookie preferences.
| Name | Where | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | localStorage | Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies, so the consent banner does not reappear on every page. | Persistent |
Analytics (optional)
These are only set if you accept analytics cookies. They help me understand how people use the site. No personal information is stored. None of this data is used for advertising.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors. Used to calculate visit counts. | 2 years |
| _ga_xxx | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views for this specific GA4 property. | 2 years |
Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data only. It does not tell me who you are. See Google's privacy policy for more detail.
No advertising cookies
This site does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or marketing trackers of any kind. You will not see ads following you around the internet because you visited here.
How to control cookies
Using the consent banner
When you first visit this site, a banner asks whether you accept analytics cookies. You can say no and the site will work exactly the same. If you want to change your choice, clear your browser cookies and the banner will reappear on your next visit.
Using your browser
You can also control cookies directly in your browser settings. Most browsers let you view, block, and delete cookies. Here are links to the instructions for common browsers:
More information
For information about how I handle your personal data more broadly, see the Privacy Policy.
Any questions? Email hello@joshsmith.marketing.