Cookie Policy

Effective date: 9th March 2026
Website: expertwitnesslipreader.com
Owner: Jeremy Freeman, Expert Witness Forensic Lip Reader (“I”, “me”, “my”)

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how this WordPress website uses them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside my Privacy Policy.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember preferences, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).

2. How I use cookies on this site

This site uses cookies for the following purposes.

A. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to work and cannot be switched off in my systems. WordPress may set essential cookies to support core functions such as security, page navigation, and preference storage.

B. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. This helps me improve site content and performance. These cookies collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and how you arrived at the site. The information is reported in aggregate.

Analytics cookies are used only with your consent, where a cookie banner is in place.

Typical Google Analytics cookies may include:

Cookie

Purpose

Typical duration

_ga

Distinguishes users and tracks visits

Up to 2 years

_gid

Distinguishes users for short-term analysis

Up to 24 hours

_gat (or similar)

Helps manage request rate

Up to 1 minute

ga[container-id]

Maintains session state

Up to 2 years

Cookie names and durations can change depending on your Analytics configuration and Google updates.

C. Embedded scheduling and meeting tools

This website may include links or embedded elements from:

Calendly

TidyCal

Zoom

If you click a booking link, load an embedded booking page, or open embedded meeting content, those third parties may set cookies or similar technologies on your device. These cookies are controlled by the third parties, not by me.

3. Third-party cookies

When you interact with third-party services on this site (Google Analytics, Calendly, TidyCal, Zoom), those providers may collect data in line with their own privacy and cookie policies. I do not control their cookies.

4. Consent and cookie controls

Under UK rules, non-essential cookies (including analytics and certain third-party cookies) should be used only with consent.

You can manage cookies in the following ways:

A. Cookie banner and settings
If this site uses a cookie banner, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on the site.

B. Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can:

delete cookies already stored

block third-party cookies

block all cookies

Please note: blocking some cookies may affect how the site functions, and embedded tools such as booking links may not work correctly.

5. Updates to this Cookie Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date updated.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Jeremy Freeman
Email: jeremy.freeman@bamps.com
Address: Jeremy Freeman, Expertax,  42 – 44 Clarendon Road, Watford.  WD17 1JJ