Cookie Policy
Last updated on 28 January 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They remember your preferences and help me understand how you use this site. Nearly every website uses them and they are essential for a smooth browsing experience.
How I use cookies
I use cookies to keep your session secure, remember your learning progress, and understand which content works best. My approach follows the UK Information Commissioner's Office guidance and GDPR requirements. I believe in transparency, so here is exactly what each cookie does.
Cookie categories
Essential
Always onRequired for the site to work properly. These keep you signed in and remember your preferences.
next-auth.session-tokenKeeps you signed in securely
ransfordsnotes-cookie-consentRemembers your cookie choices
ransfordsnotes-cpdStores your course progress locally
Analytics
Your choiceHelp me understand how you use the site so I can make it better. All data is anonymised.
_vercel_insightsMeasures page performance
sentry-*Tracks errors so I can fix them quickly
Marketing
Not in useI do not currently use marketing cookies. This category exists for transparency and future features.
Managing your preferences
When you first visit, you will see a cookie banner with three options.
- ✓Accept all enables analytics to help improve the site
- ✗Reject non-essential uses only essential cookies
- ⚙Manage lets you choose each category individually
You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page.
Third-party services
Some features use third-party services that may set their own cookies.
Vercel
Hosting and performance monitoring
Stripe
Payment processing and fraud prevention
Questions?
If you have any questions about cookies, please get in touch or read my full privacy policy.