Last updated: 03/10/2026
This page explains what cookies and similar technologies Rum’s The Word uses, and how you can control them. It works alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and tell us (in aggregate, anonymised form) how the site is being used.
The cookies we use
| Category | What it’s for | Example cookies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Core site functionality — e.g. remembering your cookie consent choice, basic security | e.g. PHPSESSID, our consent-tool cookie | |
| Analytics/performance | Understanding how visitors use the site, in aggregate, so we can improve it | e.g. _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics) | |
| Functionality | Remembering preferences (e.g. that you’ve dismissed a banner) | e.g. plugin-specific preference cookies | |
| Affiliate/advertising | Set by third-party retailers when you click an affiliate link, so they can credit us with a referral if you go on to buy something | e.g. Amazon’s own tracking cookies, set on amazon.co.uk, not on this site | |
| Social media embeds | If we embed a post from Instagram, X, Facebook or TikTok, that platform may set its own cookies | Varies by platform |
Managing cookies
When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time by [clearing the site’s cookies in your browser / reopening the cookie settings panel — link to whatever your consent tool provides].
You can also control cookies through your browser settings directly:
Blocking all cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page as the cookies we use change. Check the “last updated” date above.
Contact us
Questions about cookies: hello@rumstheword.com
