The Cookie Note
Last updated: 1 January 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Similar technologies, such as localStorage, keep small pieces of information on your device. This policy covers both.
What we use
- Type
- Strictly necessary
- Purpose
- Remembers your cookie consent choice so the notice is not shown on every page.
- Storage
- localStorage, until you clear it
- Type
- Optional analytics
- Purpose
- Only if you consent: anonymous, aggregated page statistics to understand which essays are read.
- Storage
- Up to 13 months
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. The contact composer does not store your text.
Your cookie preferences
You can accept or decline optional cookies through the consent notice shown on your first visit. To change your choice later, clear this site's stored data in your browser settings; the notice will appear again on your next page view. You can also block cookies entirely in your browser, though some features may then behave differently.
More information
See our Privacy Policy, or email [email protected]. Guidance is also available from the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.