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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 October 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Michael Watts ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at wattsbuilds.dev. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies".
3. Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
Strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
- cookie-consent: Stores your cookie preferences
- cookie-consent-date: Records when you made your cookie choices
Duration: Permanent (until you clear your browser data)
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Used to distinguish users and throttle request rates
Duration: Up to 2 years
Provider: Google LLC
Privacy: policies.google.com/privacy
4. Why we use cookies
- Essential functionality: remembering your cookie preferences
- Analytics: understanding how you use the website
- Performance: monitoring performance and user experience
5. Your cookie choices
- Set preferences in the banner when you first visit
- Click the button below to manage them later
- Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies
6. Browser controls
Most browsers let you control cookies via their settings. Useful resources:
Note: blocking cookies may break some features of this site.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about cookies or this policy, get in touch via the contact form.
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