Two cookies on a plate with a Jo Nesbo novel in the background.

OK, who’s hungry?

1. Introduction

This cookies policy outlines how Crime Fiction Lover (we, us, or our in this document) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.ecotalk.co.uk (the website). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are pieces of code that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help that site recognise your device and may store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can be categorised into session cookies (those that expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).

3. What cookies do

In general, cookies are used to:

  • To enhance user experience by remembering user preferences.
  • To analyse website traffic and usage patterns.
  • To personalise content and advertisements based on user behaviour.
  • To ensure the security of certain services.

4. Types of cookies we use

Six main types of cookies are identified by sites such as CookieYes. They include Necessary, Advertisement, Analytics, Functional, Performance and Other cookies. We currently use only two of them:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. Specifically, we use Google Analytics to track user activity, which applies two cookies to activity on the website

5. Cookies we use

Here is a list of specific cookies we use on our website:

_ga_* – Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views – 1-year duration – Analytics

_ga – The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. – 1 year – Analytics

wpEmojiSettingsSupports – WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis properly. – The duration of your session – Necessary

6. How to manage cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies; however, if you choose to do so, some features of our website may not function properly.

For more information on how to manage cookies, please visit www.aboutcookies.org or consult your browser’s help section.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We encourage users to periodically review this policy for any updates.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about our cookies policy, please contact us via our Contact Page.