Cookie Policy

At JimLawless.com, we’re committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how and why we use cookies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve security and performance, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or you delete

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure JimLawless.com works as intended, stays secure, and provides the best possible user experience. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as navigation, page loading, and access to secure areas.

Examples:

• Themify Ultra Theme cookies to manage layout, navigation, and design.
• Wordfence Security cookies to identify trusted visitors, protect against malicious traffic, and maintain website performance.

These cookies cannot be disabled via the cookie banner, though you can block them in your browser settings (note that some features may stop working if you do).

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve its content and usability. The data collected is anonymous and used for statistical analysis only.

Examples:

• Google Site Kit (Google Analytics) cookies to monitor site traffic, page popularity, and visitor engagement.
• Data collected may include anonymised IP addresses, device type, browser, and session duration.

We do not use analytics cookies to personally identify users or to serve targeted advertising.

c. Functionality and Optimisation Cookies

These cookies improve site performance and user experience.

Examples:

• EWWW Image Optimiser may use cookies or local storage to manage image caching and improve loading speed.
• Cookies related to caching or compression help ensure that pages and images load quickly and efficiently.

d. Third-Party Service Cookies

Some cookies come from third-party services integrated into our website.

Examples:

• Google Fonts loads fonts from Google’s servers, which may collect limited technical data (such as your IP address).
• Google Site Kit may set cookies to connect analytics and search console data.

We do not control these third-party cookies directly. You can read Google’s Privacy Policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences in two ways:

1. Via our cookie consent banner – shown on your first visit.
2. Through your browser settings – you can block, delete, or restrict cookies as you choose.

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

4. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our site’s functionality. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Jim Lawless
jim@jimlawless.com
https://www.jimlawless.com