Last updated: 11/08/26
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies Dad Diary (daddiary.co.uk) uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, or understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies we currently use
Strictly necessary cookies These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies set by WordPress itself (for example, to keep you logged in if you’re a site contributor, or to support comment submissions).
Functional cookies We use a first-party cookie to remember your child’s age band, so we can show you more relevant content when you return to the site. This cookie:
- Is set only when you actively choose an age on our site
- Is stored on your device only — it is not linked to your name, email, or any other personal information
- Lasts for up to 12 months, or until you clear your browser cookies
- Can be changed at any time by clicking “Edit” next to your saved selection
Newsletter and site statistics We use Jetpack (provided by Automattic) to power our newsletter and give us basic, aggregated statistics about how the site is used — for example, which pages are popular. This may involve cookies set by Jetpack to support these features.
Cookies we don’t currently use
We do not currently use advertising cookies, third-party analytics trackers (such as Google Analytics), or social media tracking pixels. If this changes in future — for example, if we introduce advertising — we will update this policy and ask for your consent via a cookie banner before any such cookies are set.
Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers let you:
- See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies from being set in future
Be aware that blocking or deleting some cookies (particularly strictly necessary ones) may affect how parts of the website work.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, particularly as our website evolves. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Questions
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, contact us at daddiaryuk@gmail.com
This policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy], which explains more broadly how we handle personal data.