Cookie Policy

Last updated: 6 June 2025

This policy explains what cookies are set by patrickryall.com, why they are used, and how you can manage them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and understand how you use it.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies

These are set by this site directly and are strictly necessary for the site to function as you would expect. They cannot be disabled.

Storage key	Type	Purpose	Expires
`theme`	localStorage	Remembers your light or dark mode preference so it persists across visits.	Persistent (until cleared)
`cookie-consent`	localStorage	Records whether you have accepted or rejected non-essential cookies.	Persistent (until cleared)

Note: theme and cookie-consent use the browser's localStorage mechanism rather than HTTP cookies, but serve a similar functional purpose.

Analytics cookies (optional)

These are only set if you click Accept all in the cookie banner. They are used to understand how visitors use the site and help improve it. No personally identifiable information is sent via these cookies.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.	2 years
`_ga_DSD1HS1CDL`	Google Analytics	Persists session state for this GA4 property.	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users within a single day.	24 hours

For more information on how Google uses this data, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Cookie banner — when you first visit the site, a banner allows you to accept or decline analytics cookies. To change your choice, clear your browser's local storage for this site and reload the page.
Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and local storage data. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Google Analytics opt-out — you can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data being used by Google Analytics across all sites.

Note: disabling essential localStorage entries (theme, cookie-consent) will cause your preferences to be lost on each visit.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

For any questions, contact me at hello@patrickryall.com. See also the Privacy Policy.