Cookie Policy

Website: lizgafferstylist.co.uk Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how I use them on my website, and what choices you have. My website uses a small number of cookies to make the site work properly and to help me understand how visitors use it.

I take your privacy seriously. Where cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to function, I will ask for your consent before placing them.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by another service used on the website). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

3. Cookies used on this website

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to the site. The website cannot operate properly without them, and they do not require your consent.

IONOS session cookie Maintains your session as you browse the website, remembering page state and preferences. This is a first-party session cookie and is deleted when you close your browser.

Cookie consent preference Records your cookie consent choices so you are not asked repeatedly. This is a first-party persistent cookie and expires after 1 year.

3.2 Analytics cookies

I use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use my website. This helps me improve the site and the content I publish. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data and do not identify you personally. They are only placed with your consent.

_ga Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Collects anonymous data including pages visited, time on site, referral source, browser type, device type and approximate geographic location. This is a third-party cookie set by Google and expires after 2 years.

ga* Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and track interactions across pages. This is a third-party cookie set by Google and expires after 2 years.

_gid Distinguishes visitors over a 24-hour period and throttles the rate of requests to Google Analytics. This is a third-party cookie set by Google and expires after 24 hours.

Data collected by Google Analytics is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Third-party cookies

My website includes features provided by third-party services. These services may set their own cookies. I have limited control over third-party cookies, but I have listed them here for transparency.

MailerLite (newsletter signup form)

My newsletter signup form is provided by MailerLite. When you interact with the form, MailerLite may place a cookie to identify your session and prevent duplicate submissions.

ml_guid — Identifies visitors who interact with MailerLite forms to prevent duplicate submissions and display accurate results. This is stored in your browser's local storage and persists until cleared.

MailerLite's full cookie policy is available at: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/cookie-policy

Embedded social media content

Where I embed content from social media platforms (such as Instagram or Facebook), those platforms may set cookies on your device when the content loads. These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant platform. I do not have control over these cookies.

4. How to manage cookies

When you first visit my website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at that point. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the website and your experience when browsing.

5. Contact form

My website includes a contact form for enquiries. When you submit this form, the data you provide (such as your name and email address) is processed to respond to your enquiry. This does not involve the use of cookies but is mentioned here for completeness. Further details are in my Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to this policy

I may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies I use or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about my use of cookies, please get in touch:

Liz Gaffer Email: liz@lizgafferstylist.co.uk Website: lizgafferstylist.co.uk