Last updated: 6 April 2026
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how Max McDermott (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on https://www.maxmcdermott.co.uk, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They include cookies set by WordPress to manage your session if you log in, and cookies set by our cookie consent tool (CookieYes) to remember your cookie preferences. These cookies do not require your consent as the site cannot function without them.
Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, and how you arrived here. This data is anonymised and we cannot identify you personally from it. Analytics cookies are only set if you give your consent through our cookie banner.
Cookies on this site
Below is a list of the main cookies used on this website:
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identifies logged-in users (admin only) | Essential | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress | Stores language preference | Essential | Session |
This list may be updated as we add or remove features from the website.
How to control cookies
Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, a banner will appear asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon on our website or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser settings: You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how the website works.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit your browser’s help pages or go to https://www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies on our behalf. Google’s privacy policy explains how they handle data: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Google Analytics data is processed under Google’s data processing terms.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@maxmcdermott.co.uk.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.