Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15/01/2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on martinrothery.com, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, and measure performance.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them
• First-party cookies: set by our site
• Third-party cookies: set by other services we use (analytics, ads, embeds)

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make the site work correctly (security, navigation, forms)
• Remember preferences (e.g., cookie consent)
• Understand site usage and improve performance (analytics)
• Measure marketing effectiveness and conversions (advertising pixels)

3. Types of cookies we use
4. a) Strictly necessary cookies

These are required for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples:

• Security and anti-fraud measures
• Load balancing
• Cookie consent preferences

1. b) Functional cookies

These remember your choices and improve your experience.

Examples:

• Remembering form inputs (where applicable)
• Member login/session handling (if you have an account area)

1. c) Analytics / performance cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (or similar): page views, session duration, traffic sources

1. d) Marketing / advertising cookies

These cookies may be used to show you relevant ads and measure ad performance.

Examples:

• Meta/Facebook Pixel: tracks conversions such as page views, leads, purchases, and helps optimise ad delivery
• LinkedIn Insight Tag (if enabled): conversion tracking and audience insights
• Other ad measurement tools used in campaigns

1. e) Embedded media cookies

If we embed videos or content from platforms like YouTube, those platforms may set cookies when you interact with the embed.

Examples:

• YouTube / Vimeo embedded video cookies

4. Cookie consent

Where required by law, we use a cookie consent mechanism to allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics/marketing).

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Using our cookie settings tool (if shown on site), or
• Adjusting your browser settings (see below)

5. How to control or delete cookies

Most browsers let you:

• See what cookies you have
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Block third-party cookies

Browser instructions vary. Check your browser’s help section (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).

If you disable cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.

6. Third-party cookies we don’t control

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. Their cookie policies control how they operate.

Common examples include:

• Meta/Facebook
• Google
• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal)
• Embedded scheduling or video tools (if present)

7. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes.