Last updated: 7/7/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how michaelmckibbin-com-218648.hostingersite.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.


What are cookies?

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

Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted once you close your browser.


How we use cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

TypePurpose
NecessaryEssential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features.
FunctionalHelp perform certain functionalities like remembering preferences and choices.
AnalyticsHelp us understand how visitors interact with the website using Google Analytics.
MarketingUsed to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display relevant content and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use (such as Google).


Cookies used on our site

We use the CookieYes consent management tool to control and categorize cookies. Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies used:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

  • cookieyes-consent – Stores user consent settings.

Analytics Cookies

Used to collect information about how visitors use our website.

  • _ga – Google Analytics cookie to distinguish users (2 years)
  • _gid – Used to distinguish users (24 hours)
  • _gat – Used to throttle request rate (1 minute)

These cookies are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner.

Marketing Cookies

Used for tracking across pages and websites.

  • Currently limited to Google Analytics for performance tracking.

Managing your preferences

You can control your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner. To do so:

  1. Click the “Cookie Settings” link in the banner or in the footer of our website.
  2. Adjust your preferences and save.

You can also:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this site.


Data transfers

Google Analytics may process data on servers outside the EU. Google complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

For more details, see:
https://policies.google.com/privacy


Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.


Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can contact: