What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — like whether you've already accepted a cookie notice — so you don't have to do it every time.
What cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| lyra_cookie_choice | Essential | Remembers whether you've accepted or declined cookies so we don't ask every visit. | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks anonymised page visits, session duration, and general location. Helps us understand how people use the site. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes between users. | 24 hours |
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party marketing cookies.
Your choices
When you first visit our site, you'll be asked to accept or decline analytics cookies. Essential cookies (like the one that remembers your choice) are always on — they're necessary for the site to work.
You can change your preference at any time by clicking the button below, which clears your stored choice and shows the banner again on your next page load.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Here's how for the most common browsers:
Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge
Note: blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. The data collected is anonymised — we cannot identify individual visitors. Google may transfer this data outside the UK. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at larachristie01@gmail.com.