Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Samantha Black Photography Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on www.samantha-black.com and www.samanthablackheadshots.co.uk (“our website”).

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to the use of cookies described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide useful information to website owners.

Cookies do not allow us to access your computer or personal information beyond what you choose to share.

3. The Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our websites:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our sites and cannot be disabled in our systems.
They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

  • navigating through pages

  • filling in forms

  • enabling security features

  • maintaining session functionality

Without these cookies, some parts of the website will not work correctly.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our sites.
We use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Squarespace Analytics

These cookies collect information such as:

  • page views

  • traffic sources

  • time spent on pages

  • device and browser type

  • navigation paths

Purpose: to improve our website experience and understand what content is most helpful.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our websites to remember choices you make, including:

  • language or region

  • form details

  • display preferences

They help personalise your browsing experience.

D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver more relevant ads or measure the effectiveness of our advertising.

Examples include:

  • Facebook Pixel

  • Google Ads cookies

  • Display advertising networks

They may track you across other websites.

We only use these cookies where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our websites, such as:

  • analytics providers

  • social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram)

  • embedded videos or content (e.g. YouTube or Vimeo if used)

  • advertising partners

These third parties may use their own cookies, which we do not control.
Please review their privacy and cookie policies separately.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies in two ways:

A. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • block all cookies

  • block specific types of cookies

  • delete existing cookies

  • receive alerts before a cookie is stored

Please note:
If you block or disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

B. Cookie Banner Settings

If your browser settings allow, you can manage non-essential cookies through our cookie banner when you first visit the website.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date.

Continuing to use the website after changes are published indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Samantha Black Photography Ltd
Email: samantha@samantha-black.com