Cookie Policy

Last updated: 26 February 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how James Ford Marketing (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://jamesfordmarketing.com. It also explains your choices regarding cookies in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — remain until they expire or are deleted manually
  • First-party cookies — set directly by our website
  • Third-party cookies — set by tools or services we use (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They do not store personally identifiable information.

Examples:

  • WordPress login and security cookies
  • Cookie consent banner settings
  • Server performance and security cookies (e.g., Cloudflare)

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve content and user experience. Analytics data is anonymous.

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Browser type and device
  • Approximate location (city/country)
  • Referral sources (e.g., Google search)

Examples: Google Analytics, Google Search Console

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Some embedded content may use cookies to function correctly, such as:

  • YouTube or Vimeo videos
  • LinkedIn or other social media embeds
  • Google Maps (if embedded)

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 WordPress Cookies

  • wordpress_test_cookie – Checks if your browser accepts cookies
  • wp-settings-* – Stores user interface preferences
  • comment_author* – (If comments are enabled) remembers your details for future comments

3.2 Google Analytics Cookies

  • _ga – Used to distinguish users
  • _gid – Used to distinguish users for analytics
  • _gat – Used to throttle request rates

Analytics data is anonymised and does not identify individuals.

3.3 Cloudflare Cookies (If active)

  • __cfduid / __cfcookie – Security and performance cookies

3.4 Cookie Consent Cookies

  • cookieyes-consent or similar – Stores your cookie preferences

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time using your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website performance.

4.1 Browser Controls

You can adjust your cookie settings via:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari (Mac/iOS): Preferences → Privacy
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies & site permissions

4.2 Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using Google’s Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties when using embedded content or tools.

These may include:

  • YouTube
  • Google
  • LinkedIn
  • Vimeo
  • Cloudflare

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or how we operate the site. When updated, the “Last updated” date at the top will be changed.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

James Ford Marketing
Email: james@jamesfordmarketing.com
Website: https://jamesfordmarketing.com
Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom