Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site.

2. How I Use Cookies

This website uses cookies for the following purposes:

 

3. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner will ask for your permission before placing any non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies — all categories will be enabled
• Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be placed
• Manage preferences — choose which categories to allow
• Change your mind — update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer

4. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Declining analytics cookies in the consent banner
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

6. YouTube Embeds

Some pages contain embedded YouTube videos. When you play a video, YouTube may set cookies on your device. I use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) where possible to reduce tracking.

7. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies used on the site or changes in the law. The latest version will always be available on this page.

8. Contact

If you have questions about cookies on this website, contact me at: nick@autopdr.co.uk

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and your rights, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):