Emma Marshall Photography (“I”, “me”, or “my”) uses cookies and similar technologies on my website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how I use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using my website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.

NameDescriptionDuration
cookiePreferencesRegisters cookie preferences of a user2 years
tdRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.session

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

Learn more
NameDescriptionDuration
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes

Managing your cookie preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

On my website

You can manage your cookie preferences using my cookie banner when you first visit the site, or by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer at any time.

In your browser

You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some parts of my website may not function properly.

Browser cookie settings:

Opt out of advertising cookies

You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google and Meta:

Meta Ads: Ad Preferences

Google Ads: Ad Settings

Your rights under GDPR

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the following rights regarding cookies and your personal data:

  • Right to withdraw consent – You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to access – You can request information about data collected via cookies
  • Right to deletion – You can request deletion of data collected via cookies
  • Right to object – You can object to the use of marketing cookies

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details below.

Do not track signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. My website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies through my cookie banner and browser settings.

Changes to this cookie policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about my use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact me: he***@**********ll.com 

For data protection queries, you can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

This policy should be read alongside my Privacy Policy, which explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information.