## Cookie Policy (The Hickson Diaries)

**Last updated:** 23 April 2026

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This Cookie Policy explains how The Hickson Diaries (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on hicksondiaries.com.

 

1) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site.

 

2) How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- make the website and store function correctly (e.g., security, page navigation, checkout)

- remember preferences (where applicable)

- understand and improve site performance using **Wix Analytics**

 

We do not use ad tracking (e.g., Meta Pixel/Google Ads) at this time.

 

3) Types of cookies we may use Essential (strictly necessary) cookies  Required for the site/store to work (e.g., security, fraud prevention, load balancing, checkout and payment flow). These can’t usually be switched off in site settings.

 

Analytics/performance cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time on site, errors) so we can improve it. We use **Wix Analytics** for this purpose.

 

Functional cookies

May remember choices you make (e.g., language or region) to improve your experience.

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4) Managing cookies

You can control cookies in a few ways:

- Cookie banner/settings (if shown): use the options provided to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

- Browser settings: you can block or delete cookies via your browser. Note that blocking some cookies may affect site functionality (especially checkout and account features).

 

5) Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We’ll post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

 

6) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact: hicksondiaries@gmail.com