Cookie notice.
Short version: this site sets no tracking cookies unless you say yes, and you can change your mind whenever you like.
Last updated: 21 July 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small files a website stores on your device. Some are needed for a site to work; others watch how it is used. Similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage, do much the same job, and are covered by this notice too.
What this site uses
Strictly necessary
One item of local storage, dm-cookie-consent, remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics, so you are not asked on every page. It contains nothing but that choice, stays on your device, and is never sent to me. No consent is required for this, because without it I could not honour your decision.
Analytics, only with your consent
If you accept, Google Analytics sets cookies (typically _ga and _ga_*, which last up to two years) to distinguish visitors and measure how the site is used. I have enabled IP anonymisation and turned off Google's advertising features, so the data is not used to build advertising profiles.
If you reject, or simply ignore the banner, the Google Analytics script is never loaded and none of these cookies are set. Rejecting costs you nothing; the site works identically.
Embedded content
The podcast page embeds a Spotify player and YouTube videos. If you play or interact with them, Spotify and YouTube may set their own cookies under their own policies. I have no control over, or access to, those cookies.
Changing your mind
To withdraw or change your consent, clear this site's cookies and site data in your browser settings and reload the page. The banner will reappear and you can choose again. You can also block or delete cookies entirely in your browser; every major browser lets you do this, and doing so will not break this site.
Questions
Email me at dale@dalemcdermott.com. See also the privacy notice for the wider picture on how I handle personal data.