Cookies Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how rhyspieces.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://rhyspieces.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until deleted or expired
First-party cookies – set by our website
Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website is built using WordPress with The 7 Theme and Elementor. As a result, certain cookies may be automatically set for functionality and security.

We use the following categories of cookies:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:

Security and spam protection
Contact form functionality
Page navigation
Basic website operation

These cookies do not require consent under UK law.

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

Form inputs
Preferences (where applicable)

They improve your experience but are not strictly essential.

C. Analytics / Performance Cookies

If enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
General location (country level)
Device type

If we use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), they will only be activated with your consent via our cookie banner.

D. Marketing & Newsletter Cookies

We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter subscription system.

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

Mailchimp may set cookies to track sign-up activity
These cookies may collect information such as your IP address and interaction with subscription forms
Mailchimp may use tracking technologies in emails (such as pixel tags) to measure email engagement

These cookies are only set with your consent.

For more information, please refer to Mailchimp’s own privacy and cookies information available on their website.

3. Cookies Set by WordPress

As a WordPress-based website, the following cookies may be used:

wordpress_test_cookie – checks if your browser accepts cookies
Session cookies related to logged-in administrators (if applicable)
Security-related cookies (if security plugins are used)

If you do not log into the website as an administrator, most WordPress cookies will not apply to you.

4. Contact Forms

If you submit a message through our contact form:

Your information is sent securely via email
Cookies may be used to prevent spam or duplicate submissions
We do not use cookies to store the contents of your message

Personal data submitted via the contact form is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Lawful Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and PECR:

Strictly necessary cookies are used under legitimate interest
All non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, newsletter tracking) are only used with your consent

You can withdraw consent at any time (see Section 6 below).

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by:

Adjusting your browser settings
Clearing cookies via your browser
Re-visiting our cookie consent tool (if available)

You can also block cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate our website, including:

Website hosting providers
Security and spam prevention services
Mailchimp for email subscriptions

These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in law
Changes in the services we use
Changes to our website functionality

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:

rhyspieces.co.uk
Email: rhysclarkewriter@gmail.com
Website: https://rhyspieces.co.uk