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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: December 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) 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 actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

The DPO Diary uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Preference cookies: These remember your preferences and settings

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - maintains session state 2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies.

Third parties that may set cookies on our website include:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:

  • Cookie settings in Chrome
  • Cookie settings in Firefox
  • Cookie settings in Safari
  • Cookie settings in Edge

Opting Out of Analytics

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

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals as there is no common industry standard for compliance.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@dpodiary.com

Or use our contact form.

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