Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 7, 2026

 

This Cookie Policy explains how Joe Thomas Design Ltd L(“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at joethomasdesign.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Website owners widely use cookies to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

 

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Joe Thomas Design Ltd) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as analytics, interactive content, and advertising).

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website for operational and analytical purposes:

 

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are usually set in response to core technical features, such as page rendering or security requirements.

 

  • WordPress Core (wpEmojiSettingsSupports): Used by our content management system (WordPress) to determine if your browser can natively render emojis, ensuring proper visual formatting. Under privacy regulations, strictly necessary cookies do not require your prior consent, but we disclose them here for full transparency.

B. Analytical (Performance) Cookies

We use analytical cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about how pages are used, which links are clicked, and how long users spend on the site.

 

Specifically, we use Google Analytics to gather this data.

 

How Google Analytics Works

Google Analytics uses cookies to define user sessions and to collect data on how visitors use our site. This information helps us:

 

  • Measure and improve website performance and user experience.
  • Identify which pages are most and least popular.
  • See how visitors move around the site.
The data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible, meaning it is not used to identify you personally. Google Analytics typically collects information such as:

 

  • Your IP address (though we utilize IP anonymization where applicable).
  • The type of browser and operating system you are using.
  • The pages you visit on our site and the time spent on them.
  • The website you came from before arriving at ours.
For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.

 

3. Cookie Summary Table

Cookie Name Category Purpose Expiration
wpEmojiSettingsSupports Strictly Necessary Used by WordPress to check browser emoji compatibility so content displays correctly. Session
_ga Analytical Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. 2 years
_ga_[Container ID] Analytical Used by Google Analytics to persist session state and track page views. 2 years
_gid Analytical Used by Google Analytics to store and update a unique value for each page visited. 24 hours

4. How Can You Control or Delete Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject analytical cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences using our cookie banner or settings tool when you first visit our website. (Note: Strictly necessary cookies like wpEmojiSettingsSupports cannot be disabled through a preference center, as the site cannot function properly without them).

 

Additionally, you can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject analytical cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

 

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

 

6. Where Can You Get Further Information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:

 

  • Email: admin@joethomasdesign.com