COOKIE POLICY

 

Last Updated: October 06, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Winifred Nwania uses cookies and similar technologies on https://winifrednwania.com/.

This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, what types may be used, and how you can manage your preferences.

 

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They can help a website remember information about your visit, recognise your device, maintain functionality, understand how the website is used, and remember certain preferences.

Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and other technologies that store or access information on your device.

 

2. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Make the Website function properly;

  • Maintain security;

  • Remember preferences;

  • Understand how visitors use the Website;

  • Measure website performance;

  • Improve our content and user experience;

  • Support forms and other functionality;

  • Understand the effectiveness of marketing campaigns where applicable.

 

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE MAY USE

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for essential Website functionality.

They may support:

  • Security;

  • Session management;

  • Form functionality;

  • Login or account functionality;

  • Shopping carts;

  • Payment processes;

  • Cookie-consent preferences;

  • Website performance and stability.

Because these cookies may be necessary for the Website to function, they may not require consent where applicable law provides an exemption.

B. Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as preferences or settings.

Examples may include:

  • Language preferences;

  • Display preferences;

  • Certain user interface settings.

C. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.

We may use services such as:

  • Google Analytics;

  • Google Site Kit;

  • Other analytics tools introduced in the future.

Analytics may help us understand:

  • Number of visitors;

  • Popular pages;

  • Traffic sources;

  • Engagement;

  • General audience behaviour;

  • Website performance.

Where consent is required, analytics cookies will not be activated until you provide the appropriate consent.

D. Marketing or Advertising Cookies

We may use marketing or advertising technologies in the future to understand campaign performance or provide more relevant communications.

If these technologies are introduced, they will be described in our cookie-consent mechanism and this policy will be updated where appropriate.

 

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the Website.

These may include services such as:

  • Google Analytics;

  • YouTube;

  • Social media platforms;

  • Payment providers;

  • Email marketing providers;

  • Security or performance providers.

Third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.

 

5. COOKIE CONSENT

Where applicable law requires consent, we will ask for your consent before placing or accessing non-essential cookies.

You should be able to:

  • Accept non-essential cookies;

  • Reject non-essential cookies;

  • Select specific categories;

  • Change your preferences later.

Non-essential cookies should not be activated before the appropriate consent has been obtained.

This approach reflects guidance that non-essential storage/access technologies should not be pre-enabled where consent is required.

 

6. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You can manage cookies in several ways.

Cookie preference tool

Where available, you can use the cookie settings link on our Website to change or withdraw your consent.

Browser settings

You can also configure your browser to:

  • Block cookies;

  • Delete cookies;

  • Warn you before cookies are stored;

  • Block third-party cookies;

  • Delete cookies when your browsing session ends.

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

 

7. COOKIE LIST

The exact cookies used on this Website may change as plugins, integrations, analytics services, payment systems, and other technologies are added or removed.

Our cookie-consent tool should therefore be treated as the current source for the active cookie categories.

A typical configuration may include:

CategoryPurposeExample
NecessaryWebsite functionality and securityWordPress/session cookies
PreferencesRemember user choicesPreference cookies
AnalyticsUnderstand Website usageGoogle Analytics
MarketingMeasure or support marketingAdvertising/tracking technologies, if enabled

The final published cookie table should be updated after the Website’s actual cookies have been audited.

 

8. HOW LONG COOKIES LAST

Cookies may be:

Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

The duration depends on the specific cookie and the service that places it.

We review our cookie use periodically to ensure that retention periods remain appropriate for the purpose of each technology. Guidance from the ICO recommends identifying cookie durations and reviewing their appropriateness.

 

9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

  • New technologies are introduced;

  • Existing technologies are removed;

  • Our analytics or marketing tools change;

  • Legal requirements change.

The “Last Updated” date will be changed whenever this policy is materially updated.

 

10. CONTACT

If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, contact:

Winifred Nwania
Email: hello@winifrednwania.com
Website: https://winifrednwania.com/