Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
At Inkbot Design, we believe that good design relies on clarity. This principle applies to our client work and to how we handle your privacy. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
In Plain English: We use a few standard tools to make this website work and to see which articles people are reading. We do not use “creepy” advertising pixels (like Facebook trackers), and we don't sell your data.
2. What is a “Cookie”?
The Legal Definition: A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded onto your terminal equipment (e.g., a computer or smartphone) when you access our website. It allows the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
In Plain English: Think of a cookie like a “digital wristband.” When you visit us, we give you a wristband so we recognise you when you move from the homepage to the blog. It helps the site load faster and ensures things don't break.
3. The Cookies We Use
We strive to use cookies to the absolute minimum. Here is exactly what is running on Inkbot Design:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these, the site simply won't work properly.
- What they do: Ensure page security and help pages load quickly.
- Consent: We do not require your consent to use these, as the site will not function without them.
B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to help us understand how users interact with Inkbot Design. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
- What it tracks: It tells us things like which blog posts are most popular, how long people stay on the site, and which country visitors are coming from.
- Anonymisation: We have configured GA4 to anonymise data where possible. We are examining aggregate trends (e.g., “500 people visited today”), not the individual movements of a single person.
- In Plain English: This helps us know if we should write more articles about “Logo Design” or “Typography.” It’s about the content, not you.
C. Embedded Content (YouTube)
We sometimes embed video content from YouTube (owned by Google) to enhance our blog posts.
- How it works: When you press “Play” on a video embedded on our site, YouTube may set cookies on your device to track views or save your video preferences.
- Note: Inkbot Design does not control these cookies. These are third-party cookies managed by Google/YouTube.
D. No Advertising Pixels
We do not use retargeting pixels.
- In Plain English: You know when you look at a pair of shoes online, and then that shoe follows you around the internet for a week? We don't do that. We do not run Meta (Facebook), LinkedIn, or Twitter tracking pixels on this site.
4. How to Control Your Cookies
Since we respect your right to privacy, you have several ways to manage these cookies.
1. Browser Settings (The “Nuclear” Option) Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to block cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
2. Google Analytics Opt-Out. If you want to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites (not just ours), Google provides a specialised add-on tool:
3. YouTube Management. To manage your privacy settings specifically for YouTube/Google, visit your Google Account Privacy controls.
5. Data Retention
We don't keep cookie data forever.
- Session Cookies: These expire as soon as you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period (typically between 30 days and 14 months for Analytics) or until you manually delete them.
6. Updates to this Policy
The digital world changes fast. We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in technology or data protection laws. Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.