1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy applies to the Willtils website. It explains what cookies are, how I use them, and the choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside my Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide certain functionality.

3. How I Use Cookies

As noted in my Privacy Policy, I do not directly use cookies to collect personal information from visitors to this website. However:

• The website may use essential technical cookies necessary for proper functioning;
• Third-party content embedded on this website (such as video players, social media widgets, or external links) may set their own cookies when you interact with them.

4. Types of Cookies That May Be Used

While I don't directly implement tracking or marketing cookies, you should be aware of these common categories that might be used by third-party services embedded on this site:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help understand how visitors interact with the website.
• Marketing/Targeting Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes.

5. Third-Party Cookies

This website may include content from third parties such as:

• Video Platforms: If videos are embedded from services like YouTube or Vimeo, these may set cookies.
• Social Media: If social sharing buttons or embedded content from platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn are present, these may set cookies.
• GitHub Pages: As this website is hosted on GitHub Pages, GitHub may use technical cookies as described in their privacy statement.

I have no control over these third-party cookies. For information about how these third parties use cookies, please visit their respective privacy policies.

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

• Delete cookies from your device
• Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of the website, and some services may not function properly.

7. How to Control Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

For more information about cookies and instructions on how to adjust your browser settings to accept, delete or reject cookies, see www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. UK Cookie Law Compliance

This website aims to comply with the UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), which implements the European ePrivacy Directive. In accordance with these regulations, websites must:

• Inform users about cookies being used
• Explain what the cookies are doing and why
• Obtain the user's consent to store cookies on their device (except for strictly necessary cookies)

As this website does not directly use non-essential cookies for tracking or marketing purposes, explicit consent mechanisms are not implemented. However, by using this website, you acknowledge that third-party embeds may set their own cookies subject to their respective policies.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Last Updated

This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 5, 2025.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact me at legal@willtils.com.