Introduction – April 2025
This Cookie Policy, explains how WiseOldHeads (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, which is hosted on Bluehost and built with WordPress. This policy is designed to comply with the UK and EU data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and applies to all visitors, regardless of location.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies we use as follows:
- Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. For example, WordPress uses cookies to manage user logins and comments. Consent is not required for these cookies. - Functional Cookies:
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. The website will still function without them, but your experience may be less convenient. Consent is required for these cookies. - Analytics and Performance Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are not essential and require your consent before being set. - Third-Party Cookies:
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g., embedded content, social media plugins). These cookies are subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies and require your consent.
List of Cookies
Below is a sample table of cookies that may be used on your website. You should update this list after auditing your site and plugins:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_ | Essential | Maintains user login session | WordPress | Session |
| comment_author_* | Essential | Remembers comment author details | WordPress | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Functional | Remembers cookie consent choice | Cookie Notice | 1 month |
How We Obtain Consent
- When you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner or pop-up requesting your explicit consent for non-essential cookies.
- You can accept or reject different types of cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.
- We do not set non-essential cookies until you have provided your consent.
- You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the cookie settings link in the website footer.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences:
- Accept or Reject Cookies: Use our cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Updates to This Policy
We will update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Please review this policy regularly for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Compliance Checklist
- We inform users about the types and purposes of cookies used.
- We obtain explicit, freely given, and informed consent for all non-essential cookies before setting them.
- We provide users with a clear way to accept, reject, or withdraw consent at any time.
- We keep records of consent for audit purposes.
- Our cookie policy is accessible via a prominent link in the website footer and is not buried in other legal documents.
Our Other Policy Documents: