Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: February 2026

Who I am

This website is operated by Beckie Brown. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, or to make a data subject request, please contact me at gdpr@beckiebrown.com.

What I collect and why

If you accept cookies, this site uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site. This includes:

This data helps me understand which content is useful so I can improve the site. No personally identifiable information — such as your name or email address — is collected through analytics.

Legal basis

Analytics tracking is only activated with your explicit consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and PECR). If you decline or have not yet made a choice, no tracking cookies are set and no analytics data is sent.

Data processor: Google Analytics

Analytics data is processed by Google LLC using the Google Analytics 4 service. Google acts as a data processor on my behalf under a Data Processing Agreement.

Google Analytics anonymises IP addresses before any data is stored. Event data is retained for 2 months.

International data transfer

Google LLC is based in the United States. Analytics data may be transferred to and processed in the US. This transfer is carried out under Google's Standard Contractual Clauses and UK–US Data Bridge certification, which provide appropriate safeguards under UK GDPR Chapter V.

Cookies set

Cookies are only set after you accept. No cookies are set if you decline.

NamePurposeExpires
_gaDistinguishes unique users (Google Analytics)2 years
_ga_*Stores session state (Google Analytics)2 years

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, email gdpr@beckiebrown.com.