Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: February 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

2. How We Use Cookies

Children's Book Illustration uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Maintains user session for form submissions Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Social Media: If you click on social media links, those platforms may set cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from all or specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Accept all cookies

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

7. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: