Effective Date: 31-Jul-2023
Last Updated: 12-Feb-2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve security, remember your preferences, and (with your consent) provide anonymised analytics so I can understand how the website is used.
This Cookie Policy explains:
- what cookies are
- which cookies this website uses
- how CookieYes manages your consent
- how you can change or withdraw your cookie preferences
- how to control cookies in your browser
2. How We Use Cookies
This website uses both first‑party cookies (set by Still Outdoors) and third‑party cookies (set by trusted services such as CookieYes or analytics providers).
Cookies on this site are used to:
- ensure the website functions correctly
- remember your cookie preferences
- support comment functionality
- provide optional analytics (only after you give consent)
- maintain security and performance
No advertising or tracking cookies are used.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, cookie consent, and comment functionality. They do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Set by CookieYes to remember your cookie preferences. |
| cp_challenge | Session | Used by Still Outdoors to support comment functionality. Anonymous and not used for tracking. |
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies support optional features such as remembering your details when leaving a comment. These cookies are anonymous and do not track your activity across other websites.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author\_* | Varies | WordPress may set cookies to remember your name/email when commenting (only if you choose to save them). |
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Analytics cookies help me understand how visitors use the website — for example, which pages are most popular or how long visitors stay. These cookies are only set after you give explicit consent via the CookieYes banner.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Stores data anonymously. |
| ga\* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views. |
Analytics data is anonymised and used only to improve the website.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by selecting Cookie Settings on the CookieYes banner or via the link provided in the footer (if enabled).
This will reopen the consent panel, allowing you to:
- enable or disable analytics cookies
- withdraw consent previously given
- review the full list of cookies currently in use
5. Controlling Cookies in Your Browser
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. The links below explain how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari:
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac(support.apple.com in Bing) - Firefox:
https://support.mozilla.org/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox(support.mozilla.org in Bing) - Edge:
https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge(support.microsoft.com in Bing) - For other browsers, please refer to the official support documentation.
Blocking cookies may affect how the website functions.
6. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.