Introduction
While visiting lukeoconnell.com, we want to be open and transparent in the way we use cookies and what this means for you. Some of the cookies we use are essential for the functionality of our website but there are also cookies that you can opt out of or block.
We strive to provide you with sufficient information on the cookies we use so you can make an informed choice on the information you share with us.
If you have any further questions or comments, feel free to contact us via our contact page.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file saved on your computer or mobile device. It has a unique ID assigned to your device and enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as location, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time. That way, you don’t have to keep re-entering the information whenever you come back to the website or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also help customise your browsing experience.
Not all cookies contain personal information but where they do, we will treat this information as personal data in accordance with our Privacy Statement. We also treat cookie information as personal data where it is associated with your account or other contact information.
Types of cookies
There are two broad categories of cookies: persistent cookies and session cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically. Session cookies remain on your device until you close your browser and are thereby automatically deleted.
Why do we use cookies?
Generally speaking, there are a few reasons why we may use cookies:
- Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function and to enable you to make use of the services we provide;
- Cookies that collect data related to the use of our website and the performance of it. We use this information to improve our online products and services;
- Cookies that we use to personalise and optimise your experience on our website. These cookies store information on your choices such as text size, language and screen resolution.
Please see below for further information on the types of cookies we use.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies that we need to be able to offer you a proper functioning website and which enables you to make use of the services we provide.
If these cookies are blocked, you will not be able to make use of our website.
List of strictly necessary cookies
| Purpose | Type of data collected | Cookie name | How long is the cookie stored? |
| CMS Cookies – These cookies support the operation of the CMS platform. For example, remembering if you’ve logged in to the site. They are required for the proper operation of the website. | Data collected may include your preferences in a non-human readable format or your logged-in username. | wordpress*
wp* wfwaf-authcookie* PHPSESSID |
Session
End of Current Year 24hrs Session |
| Payment Gateway – Used to accept on-site payments, cookies allow for payments to be taken. | Data collected is in the form of a session in a non-human readable format. | __stripe* | End of Current Year |
Analytics and performance-related cookies
These cookies help us measure traffic patterns to determine which areas of our website have been visited. We use this to research a visitor’s habits so that we can improve our online products and services. We may log IP addresses (that is, the electronic addresses of computers connected to the internet) to analyse trends, administer the website, track users’ movements, and gather broad demographic information.
These cookies are not essential to the website and we will always ask for your consent before placing these cookies. You can withdraw your consent at all times. See more information below.
List of performance cookies
| Purpose | Type of data collected | Cookie name | How long is the cookie stored? |
| Analytics – These cookies help provide site analytics so that we can improve site content and understand how visitors navigate. | Several analytics metrics are included, for example time spent on the website, referring pages, browser history, geographical location (determined via IP address) . | _ga* | Up to 48 hours |
Your preferences
It’s possible to restrict or block cookies or even delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. If you do so, you may not be able to access certain parts of our website and we may think that you have never visited us before and will therefore show you the Cookie Notice again and ask for your consent in placing cookies.
You can restrict or block cookies by changing your browser’s settings. Check the specific information in your browser’s help section to find out how to manage your cookie settings.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, comments or complaints regarding cookies, please contact us via our contact page.
Last updated: May 5, 2018.