Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Outdoor Books takes a privacy-first approach. We do not use any tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
Analytics Without Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) configured in cookieless mode. This means:
- No analytics cookies are placed on your device
- No personally identifiable information is collected
- Data is anonymised and aggregated
- We collect only basic usage statistics such as page views, approximate geographic region, device type, and how you arrived at our site
This approach allows us to understand how our website is used without compromising your privacy.
Essential Cookies
We use only the following essential cookie, which is necessary for the website to function:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
outdoor_books_admin |
Session management for site administrators only. Not used for regular visitors. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Strictly necessary |
Amazon Affiliate Links
Our website contains links to products on Amazon.co.uk. When you click an affiliate link and visit Amazon, they may set their own cookies in accordance with their own cookie policy. We have no control over these cookies. You can review Amazon's Cookie Notice for more information.
Your Cookie Choices
Since we do not use tracking cookies, there is no cookie consent banner required. The only cookie we set (admin session) is strictly necessary and exempt from consent requirements under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. For guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Last updated: February 2025