Cookie Notice
Last updated: 10/07/2026
This Cookie Notice explains how I, Laura Robinson Writes, use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other similar technologies (collectively referred to as "Cookies") to recognise you when you visit my website at www.laurarobinsonwrites.com (the "Website") and related services. It explains what these technologies are and why I use them, as well as your rights to control my use of them.
Please take a look at my Privacy Policy if you'd like more information about how I collect, use, and share your personal information.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies contain information that can later be read by a web server in the domain that issued the Cookie. Owners of a website can use Cookies for a variety of reasons that can include enabling their websites to work (or work more efficiently), providing personalised content and advertising, and creating website analytics.
Cookies are typically classified as either "session cookies" which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" which will usually remain on your device until you delete them or they expire. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Laura Robinson Writes) are called "first party cookies". Only I can access the first party cookies I set. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. interactive content, analytics, and social sharing).
In addition to cookies, I may use other similar technologies like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs") or local storage. Web beacons are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable me to recognise when someone has visited my Website or opened an e-mail that I have sent them. Local storage enables a website to store information locally on your device in order to enable certain functionality.
Why do I use Cookies?
I use Cookies for several reasons. Some Cookies are required for technical reasons that are essential for my Website to operate and to provide user‑requested functionality. I refer to these as "Strictly Necessary" Cookies. Other Cookies also enable me to track and target the interests of my users to enhance the experience on my Website, such as Analytics Cookies.
Types of Cookies
| Type | Description | Who Serves These |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential to provide you with services available through my Website. Because these Cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website to you, they cannot be switched off in my systems. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these Cookies, but some parts of the Website will not work. | Laura Robinson Writes |
| Functional Cookies | Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by me or by third party providers whose services I have added to my pages (such as embedded forms). If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. | Hubsy |
| Analytics Cookies | Allow me to count visits and traffic sources so I can measure and improve site performance and functionality. They help me know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these Cookies I will not know when you have visited my site. | Google Analytics |
How can you control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject Cookies. I provide a cookie consent banner when you first visit my Website allowing you to accept my use of cookies.
You can also control the use of cookies at the browser level, by setting your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use my Website, though your access to some functionality and areas of my Website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser‑to‑browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
How often will I update this Cookie Notice?
I may update this Cookie Notice from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the Cookies I use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re‑visit this Cookie Notice regularly to stay informed about my use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Notice indicates when it was last updated.
Where can you get further information?
If you have any questions about my use of Cookies, please email me at laura@laurarobinsonwrites.com.