Cookie Policy – “The Fine Print on Digital Crumbs”

Effective Date: April 2025

Welcome to the world of digital breadcrumbs. No, not the kind you coat chicken with—the ones that track how you explore this site. Let’s be upfront about what cookies are, how I use them, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and (sometimes) make sure you don’t have to log in over and over again like it’s the 1990s. Some cookies are essential; some are just here for analytics, performance, or marketing purposes.

What Cookies Does This Site Use?

I use cookies for:

🍪 Essential Cookies – These are the non-negotiables. They help the site function (e.g., security, accessibility, site performance). You can’t turn these off—unless you leave the site, which I’d rather you didn’t.

📊 Analytics Cookies – These help me understand how visitors move around the site (like which pages are most popular). They don’t tell me your life story, just general trends.

🎯 Marketing Cookies – If I ever run ads, these cookies will help ensure you see relevant content. (Right now, I don’t, but the future is full of possibilities.)

Can You Control Cookies?

Absolutely. If cookies make you uneasy, you can:

🔹 Adjust your browser settings – Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. (Just search “how to disable cookies in [browser name]”).

🔹 Use the cookie consent tool – If you saw a banner when you landed here, that’s your chance to say yes or no to non-essential cookies.

🔹 Install browser extensions – There are plenty of privacy tools that block tracking cookies.

However, turning off cookies may cause the site to act a little weird. Some features might not work, and I can’t promise it’ll be the smoothest experience.

Updates to This Policy

I might update this policy if anything changes. If so, I’ll post an update here—so feel free to check back if cookies are your thing.

For questions, concerns, or general digital curiosity, you can contact me at mail@simonstanton.com

🚀 Now, go forth and explore.