Last updated: 4 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how barrytickle.com uses cookies and similar storage and access technologies when you visit the website.
It should be read alongside the website’s Privacy Policy, which explains more about how personal information is collected and used.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small files that websites can store on your computer, phone or other device. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, scripts and tags.
They can be used to remember choices, provide website functionality, protect forms from abuse and understand how visitors use a website.
How this website uses them
Essential storage
Essential storage is used where it is necessary to provide website functionality or remember a choice you have made.
The website currently uses a local-storage preference named bt_cookie_consent_v1 to remember whether you chose Essential only or Allow analytics. This preference remains until you clear the website’s stored data or the consent version is changed.
Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics to understand general website usage and performance.
Google Analytics storage is denied by default. If you choose Allow analytics, Google Analytics may use first-party cookies including:
_ga, normally up to 2 years, to distinguish users_ga_<container-id>, normally up to 2 years, to maintain session state
Browser privacy controls may shorten these durations. If you choose Essential only, Analytics storage remains denied and Google Analytics cookies are not allowed. Depending on Google’s consent-mode configuration, the Google tag may still send limited cookieless consent or measurement signals while analytics storage is denied.
Hotjar
I use Hotjar for heatmaps and session replay so I can understand how visitors interact with the website and identify usability issues.
Hotjar only loads after you choose Allow analytics. When loaded, Hotjar uses first-party cookies plus local and session storage. Key Hotjar cookies include:
_hjSessionUser_613347, up to 365 days, to maintain a pseudonymous Hotjar user ID for this site_hjSession_613347, 30 minutes and extended with activity, to maintain the current Hotjar session
Hotjar also uses short-lived test cookies and local or session storage so its tracking code can function. Hotjar suppresses user input by default.
Google reCAPTCHA
Forms on this website may use Google reCAPTCHA to help identify and prevent spam, bots and other automated abuse.
reCAPTCHA may use cookies or similar technologies and may process information about your browser, device and interactions with the website for security and fraud-prevention purposes.
Information processed by Google is subject to Google’s own privacy terms and policies.
Your choices
When you first visit the website, you can choose Essential only or Allow analytics. Refusing analytics does not prevent you from using the website.
You can reopen the consent controls at any time using Cookie settings in the website footer. If you withdraw analytics consent, the website disables analytics storage, stops Hotjar from loading on subsequent page loads and attempts to remove analytics cookies created on this domain.
You can also delete or block cookies and website storage through your browser settings.
Third-party services
The optional analytics services named above are provided by Google Analytics and Hotjar. These providers have their own privacy and data-handling terms.
The website may also use third-party services for hosting, security, spam prevention and form delivery where required to operate the site.
How long storage remains
Different cookies and storage items remain for different periods. The main durations currently used by Google Analytics and Hotjar are listed above.
Session storage normally ends when the browser session ends, while persistent cookies or local storage can remain longer unless you clear them or they expire.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy if the website changes, new services are introduced or the way cookies and similar technologies are used changes.
The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the date of the latest update shown at the top.
Contact
If you have any questions about how cookies or similar technologies are used on this website, you can contact me at:
Email: barry.tickle12@gmail.com