Last updated: 3 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used when you visit this website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies can help a website function correctly, remember certain preferences, maintain security and provide information about how the website is being used.
How This Website Uses Cookies
This website is hosted on WordPress.com, a service provided by Automattic.
WordPress.com may use cookies and similar technologies when you visit this website. These may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website;
- provide security and prevent fraud or misuse;
- remember visitor preferences;
- understand website traffic and how visitors interact with the website; and
- provide features and services available through WordPress.com.
Some cookies may be essential for the website to function correctly, while others may be used for analytics or other non-essential purposes.
WordPress.com Cookies
As this website is hosted on WordPress.com, some cookies are set and managed by WordPress.com or Automattic rather than directly by Karen Doherty Cooke.
The cookies used may vary depending on the WordPress.com services and features that are active on the website.
For more detailed information about cookies used by WordPress.com, please refer to the relevant WordPress.com and Automattic cookie information.
Third-Party Content
Pages on this website may contain links to or content from third-party websites or services.
Those third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
Managing Cookies
Where required, you may be given the option to accept or manage non-essential cookies through a cookie notice or consent tool displayed on the website.
You can also manage or delete cookies using your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies and to control whether websites can place cookies on your device.
Please be aware that blocking certain cookies may affect the operation or functionality of the website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the services provided by WordPress.com or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page with the date of the most recent update.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on this website, please use the Contact Us page on this website.
