Last updated: 13 October 2026
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Some are essential to make a site work. Others help us understand how visitors use the site, or come from services embedded on our pages, like YouTube videos.
We only use non-essential cookies (analytics and embedded content) if you agree. When you first visit, a banner asks for your choice, and you can change your mind at any time with the cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work properly if you do.
These keep the site secure and make the shop work. They don't need your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Protects the site from bots and attacks | 30 minutes to 1 year |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce (this site) | Remembers what's in your basket | Session to 2 days |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Prevents fraud when you pay by card at checkout | 30 minutes to 1 year |
| jc_consent | This site | Remembers your cookie choices | 6 months |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress (this site) | Used only when site administrators are logged in | Session to 1 year |
These help us see how many people visit, which pages they read and how they found us, so we can improve the site. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Counts visits and tells visitors apart | Up to 2 years |
| Metricool cookies | Metricool | Website visit statistics | Up to 1 year |
Some pages show videos and posts from other platforms. When these load or play, the platform may set its own cookies and collect information about you, under its own privacy policy:
If you change settings in our accessibility tool (for example text size or contrast), your choices are saved in your browser's local storage so they stay the same as you move around the site. This information stays on your device.
When you click a book link, Genius Link (geni.us) and Amazon may set cookies on their own websites, for example to record that you came from an affiliate link. These are covered by their own policies. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
For more about how we use personal information, see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please use our contact page.