Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, work more efficiently, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not damage your device and cannot access other files stored on it.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage may also be used and are collectively referred to as "cookies" throughout this policy.

2. Types of Cookies Used on This Website

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow me to understand how visitors interact with the website — for example, which pages are visited most frequently. This helps me improve the site experience. These cookies are only placed with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences. They are only set with your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on this website embed content or tools from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies over which I have no control. Third-party cookies currently used include:

• Google Fonts — used to serve web fonts; may set cookies related to font delivery.
• YouTube — if any embedded video content is present; YouTube may set cookies to track views and preferences.
• Calendly / booking tools — if you use any integrated scheduling widget, the provider may set cookies to manage your booking session.

I encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with on this site.

3. Why Cookies Are Used

Cookies on this website are used to:

• Ensure the website loads and functions correctly for all visitors.
• Remember your cookie consent preferences.
• Understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved.
• Provide a more personalised and consistent experience.

I do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or selling your data to third parties.

4. Your Consent & Legal Basis

Under the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and similar laws worldwide, I am required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You may choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your preferences.

Your consent is recorded and stored. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time (see Section 5 below).

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, the legal basis for processing data via essential cookies is legitimate interest; all other cookies rely on your explicit consent.

For California residents (CCPA), you have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. This website does not sell personal information. You may still exercise your right to know, delete, or opt out by contacting me directly.

For Brazilian residents (LGPD), processing is based on your consent or legitimate interest as applicable. You hold the same rights as those described under GDPR above.

5. How to Control or Withdraw Consent

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Cookie preference centre: Use the consent banner or settings panel on this website to update your cookie preferences at any time.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Common browser guidance can be found at:
  • Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security
  • Safari — Preferences > Privacy
  • Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
• Google Analytics opt-out: You may install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" signal. Where technically feasible and legally required, this website respects DNT preferences.

6. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, as outlined in the cookie tables above. Analytics data held by third-party providers (such as Google Analytics) is subject to those providers' own retention policies.

7. International Visitors

This website is operated from the United Kingdom and is accessible globally. If you are visiting from outside the UK, please be aware that cookie-related data may be transferred to and processed in the UK or other countries. I take appropriate steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the cookies used on this site. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always show when the most recent changes were made. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact me:

Email: lucinda@lucindawells.com

Address: Unit A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall Industrial Estate, Suffolk, IP28 7DE, United Kingdom

For more information on how I handle your personal data generally, please see my Privacy Policy.