// cookie policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are used to make websites work and to remember preferences.
2. Cookies Set by This Site
This site sets one strictly necessary cookie. We do not set advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.
| name | type | purpose | duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | PHP session identifier. Keeps your session active while browsing. Contains no personal data — just a random token. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
3. Third-Party Cookies
When you interact with embedded media on this site, the respective platforms may set their own cookies:
- YouTube: When an embedded YouTube player is loaded or played, YouTube (Google) may set cookies on your device. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. YouTube embeds use the standard youtube.com domain.
- SoundCloud: When a SoundCloud widget is loaded or played, SoundCloud may set cookies. See SoundCloud's Privacy Policy.
Third-party cookies are only set if you interact with embedded players. You can prevent them by not interacting with those embeds, or by using browser extensions that block third-party cookies.
4. What We Do NOT Use
- No Google Analytics or any analytics platform
- No advertising or retargeting cookies
- No Facebook Pixel or social media tracking
- No heatmap or session recording tools
5. Strictly Necessary Cookies & Consent
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent — they are essential for the site to function. The PHPSESSID cookie falls into this category.
Because the only first-party cookie is strictly necessary, no cookie consent banner is legally required for first-party cookies on this site.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking the session cookie may affect basic site functionality. Cookie controls for common browsers:
7. Changes to This Policy
If new cookie-setting services are added to this site, this policy will be updated and the "last updated" date will change.