Cookies Policy
Laura Snow Lewis Photography
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device when you visit a website.
They help websites work properly, improve functionality, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain until they expire or are deleted manually
- First‑party cookies — set by our website
- Third‑party cookies — set by external services (e.g., analytics tools)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
✔ Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function properly, such as:
- Basic navigation
- Security and anti‑fraud measures
- Contact form functionality
- Preferences needed for site operation
You cannot disable these through our website, but you can block them in your browser (not recommended).
✔ Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional)
If enabled, these help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous information, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser types
- Where visitors came from
These help us improve website performance and user experience.
✔ Functionality Cookies
These allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:
- Language settings
- Returning visitor recognition
- Cookie consent preferences
3. Third‑Party Cookies
Our website may use cookies from trusted third‑party providers, such as:
- Website builder analytics
- Consent management tools
- Social media integrations (if used)
These providers may collect anonymous information about your visit.
4. Cookies We May Use
Depending on your website setup, we may use:
· Necessary Cookies
Used to enable essential website functions such as navigation, security, and basic site features. These cookies cannot be disabled as the site will not function correctly without them.
· Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and visitor behaviour. These help us improve performance and user experience.
· Functionality Cookies
Used to remember visitor preferences such as cookie consent settings, display options, or previously selected choices to improve your browsing experience.
Your specific cookies may vary depending on IONOS tools or added integrations.
5. Managing Cookies
These allow the website to remember preferences, such as cookie consent settings.
You have full control over how cookies are handled.
You can:
- Accept or reject non‑essential cookies when the banner appears
- Change or withdraw your consent at any time (if consent banner is active)
- Block or delete cookies through your browser settings
Browser management links:
(These links go to official browser help pages)
Blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the website to stop functioning correctly.
6. Cookie Consent
If our website uses analytics or third‑party tools, a cookie banner may appear when you first visit the site
This banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non‑essential cookies
- Change your cookie preferences
You can update your cookie choices at any time (depending on your cookie manager configuration).
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect:
- Changes to our cookie usage
- Website updates
- Legal or regulatory changes
All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact: