This page explains what cookies are, how I use them on islandinthenet.com, and how you can control your preferences. For more detail about how I use, store, and protect personal data, please see my [Privacy Policy]( Policy).

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the Cookie Declaration on this site. You can also read more about who I am, how to contact me, and how I handle personal data in my [Privacy Policy]( Policy).

Your consent applies to the following domain: islandinthenet.com

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information. Cookies help a website function properly, improve security, enhance your experience, and provide insight into how the site is used.

Like most websites, I use both first-party and third-party cookies.

First-party cookies are necessary for the site to work correctly. They support core functionality and do not collect personally identifiable information.

Third-party cookies may be used to understand how the site performs, how visitors interact with it, to keep services secure, and to improve the overall experience. Where relevant, they may support embedded content or other external services.

I do not use marketing, advertising, or cross-site tracking cookies. I do not profile visitors, sell data, or track you across other websites.

**Essential cookies**
These cookies are required for the site to function properly. They help maintain sessions and protect against security risks. They do not store personal information.

**Statistics cookies**
These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, unique visits, pages viewed, and referral sources. This helps me understand how the site is used and where it can be improved. These data are used in aggregate and are not used for advertising.

**Functional cookies**
These cookies support additional features, such as embedded media or sharing content on social platforms.

**Preference cookies**
These cookies remember your settings, such as language preferences, so your future visits are smoother and more efficient.

The below list details the cookies used in our website.

Cookie	Description
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

You can click the “Manage consent” option at any time to review or change your choices. This will reopen the consent notice so you can update or withdraw your consent.

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