Last updated: 3rd August 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve your browsing experience and, where you choose to allow them, provide information about how the website is used.
How I use cookies
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security and form submissions. The website cannot operate correctly without these cookies.
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent, I use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the website. This helps me improve the website’s content, performance and user experience.
These cookies collect information anonymously and do not identify you personally.
Analytics may include:
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Marketing cookies (optional)
If marketing cookies are enabled, they may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising or to personalise content across other websites.
At present, this website does not use marketing cookies unless specifically stated in the cookie banner.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit this website, you will be asked whether you wish to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link available on the website.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party services
Some services used on this website may place their own cookies. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.
These may include:
Google Analytics
Google Maps (if embedded)
YouTube or Vimeo (if embedded)
Meta Pixel (if used in the future)
Changes to this Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Xylem Design
Email: hello@xylemdesign.co.uk