Cookie Policy
Understanding your choices, quietly and clearly.
Effective date: 1 November 2025
Website:https://joannekirkman.com
Contact:jo@joannekirkman.com
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help a website work properly, remember preferences, and understand how people use the site.
They don’t give me access to your computer or personal files — they simply store limited data to make your visit smoother and more secure.
How I use cookies
This site uses a few quiet, necessary tools to run safely and to understand what helps readers most.
Essential cookies
These keep the website secure and functional.
They:
- remember your privacy or cookie preferences;
- allow forms and bookings to submit correctly;
- prevent spam and protect against misuse.
These cookies are always active because the site can’t function without them.
Analytics cookies
With your consent, I use limited analytics to see how the site is being used — for example, which pages are most visited or how long people stay.
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
It helps me improve your experience and focus on what truly matters.
Marketing or social media cookies
Occasionally, content may include share buttons or embedded media (like videos or social posts).
These third-party tools may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
They load only when you choose to use those features.
Your choice
You can:
- accept all cookies for full functionality,
- reject optional cookies and use the site normally, or
- adjust or withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings.
Each browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, etc.) lets you manage or delete cookies.
Links to official guides are available below.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies belong to trusted services that help the site run — such as:
- Google Analytics – anonymous usage data;
- WordPress / security plugins – basic performance and protection;
- Brevo / MailerLite – email subscription management;
- Calendly – scheduling integration
Each has its own privacy policy explaining their approach to cookies and data.
Managing or deleting cookies
You can clear cookies in your browser’s settings.
If you block all cookies, some site functions (forms, bookings, embedded content) may not work perfectly, but the core pages will still load.
For step-by-step instructions, visit your browser’s help centre.
Browser Help Links
Where to find help for your browser
Each link opens the official help page — clear, safe, and easy to follow.
🟢 Chrome · 🔵 Edge · 🦊 Firefox · 🍎 Safari · 🧭 Opera · 🦁 Brave · 📱 Samsung Internet · 🧩 Vivaldi · 🦆 DuckDuckGo Browser · 🧅 Tor Browser · 🎮 Opera GX
Other browsers offer similar controls. If yours isn’t listed, their help centre will show you how to manage or delete cookies. You’re always in charge here.
Updates to this policy
I may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law or technology.
When that happens, I’ll update the date above and post the new version here.
Please check this page occasionally — your continued use of the site means you accept the latest version.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or privacy
email jo@joannekirkman.com.
I’ll respond personally and with care.