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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11 April 2026  ·  tonyoneill.com/cookie-policy

Short version: This website uses essential cookies to function. Any non-essential cookies, such as analytics, will only be set after you give consent via the cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time.

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device.

Cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as setting your cookie preferences, filling in forms, or logging in. Without these cookies parts of the website may not work.

Cookie name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preference so the banner does not show on every page 1 year
wordpress_* / wp-settings-* Standard WordPress session and settings cookies Session / 1 year

Analytics cookies (non-essential)

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors use the website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set with your consent.

Cookie name Purpose Duration
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics: distinguishes users and tracks sessions 2 years
_gid Google Analytics: distinguishes users 24 hours

How to manage cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences on this site at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use any part of the site.

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Third party cookies

Embedded content from YouTube (video links) and other third party platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with that content. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for information on how they use cookies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated.

More information

For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via tonyoneill.com/contact. For more information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.