Cookie 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 are widely used to make websites work correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are used on jimandresen.com, why they are used, and how you can control them.
Cookies Used on This Site
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or using security features. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate correctly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN |
Cross-site request forgery protection. Ensures that form submissions originate from this Site. | Session |
jimandresen_session |
Maintains your session state between page requests. | Session |
These cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make to provide an enhanced experience. These are not strictly necessary but improve usability.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
appearance |
Remembers your preferred colour scheme (light or dark mode). | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help me understand how visitors interact with the Site in aggregate. This information is used to improve the content and user experience. Where analytics are in use, data is anonymised or aggregated and is never used to identify individuals.
Details of any specific analytics tools and their associated cookies will be listed here if and when they are implemented.
What Cookies Are Not Used
I do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies — No cookies are used to track you across other websites for advertising purposes.
- Social media tracking pixels — No embedded social media tracking is active on this Site.
- Third-party retargeting cookies — Your browsing activity on this Site is not shared with advertising networks.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services embedded in or connected to this Site may set their own cookies:
ConvertKit
If you subscribe to the newsletter, ConvertKit may set cookies as part of their service. These cookies are governed by ConvertKit's privacy and cookie policy. I recommend reviewing their policy if you have concerns.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. The exact method varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent parts of the Site from working correctly.
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics services that support opt-out mechanisms, links will be provided here when applicable.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the date at the bottom of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about how cookies are used on this Site, please get in touch via the contact form.
Last updated: March 2026