Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 June 2026
1. About Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. This policy explains how I use cookies on https://shah.ovh in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
2. Consent
When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose to accept all cookies or only essential cookies. Your choice is stored locally in your browser and respected on future visits.
Under PECR, non-essential cookies (including analytics) require your explicit consent before they are set. Essential cookies necessary for the website to function are exempt from consent requirements.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or revisiting the site.
3. Cookies I Use
Essential Cookies (no consent required)
These are strictly necessary for the website to function:
- fl_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined). Set by this website. Expires when you clear your browser.
- WordPress session cookies: Used for login sessions, form submissions, and site functionality. Set by WordPress. Session-based.
Analytics Cookies (consent required)
If enabled, these cookies collect anonymous usage data:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): Tracks anonymous page views and visitor behaviour. Set by Google. Expires after 2 years (_ga) or 24 hours (_gid).
Analytics cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" in the consent banner. If you click "Essential Only", no analytics cookies are placed.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on this site:
- Google Maps / YouTube: If embedded, these services may set their own cookies.
- Social media embeds: Sharing buttons or embedded posts may set cookies from the respective platforms.
I do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to those services' own privacy policies for details.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies individually.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies.
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
Browser-specific guides:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
6. Your Rights Under PECR
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, you have the right to:
- Be informed about the use of cookies before they are placed.
- Consent to non-essential cookies or decline them.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
If you believe cookies are being used unlawfully, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
7. Changes
This cookie policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact
For questions about this cookie policy, please contact me via the contact page.