Effective Date: 22 May, 2025
Last Updated: 22 May, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AJay Bennett Independent Media Journalism uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website ajaybennett.com. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws in both the United States and the UK/EU, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive (also known as the “Cookie Law”).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They store information about your visit and help improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use.
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples:
- Session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent settings
Performance/Analytics Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve content and usability. These may include third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics).
We anonymize IP addresses when required under GDPR.
Functionality Cookies:
These cookies remember choices you make (like language preferences) and enhance your user experience.
Third-Party Cookies.
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics or embedded videos). These third parties may use cookies over which we have no control. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
Cookie Consent (UK/EU Users).
Under the UK and EU regulations:
- We request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
- A cookie banner appears when you first visit our site, giving you the option to accept or reject cookies.
- You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or the cookie banner.
How To Manage or Disable Cookies.
You can control cookies in several ways:
Through Our Cookie Banner:
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Through Your Browser Settings:
You can block or delete cookies using your browser’s privacy settings.
Here are links to help pages for popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Us.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: ajaybennettsocials@gmail.com
