Last updated: 30 August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Collect Memories, Not Countries uses cookies and similar technologies on collectmemoriesnotcountries.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies may store or access information for the same kinds of purposes. Some are necessary for the site to work; others help us understand how the site is used.
How we use cookies
Necessary and functional cookies
These support essential functions such as remembering your consent choice, maintaining site security and enabling WordPress administration. They do not require consent where they are strictly necessary.
Statistics cookies
With your permission, Google Analytics 4 helps us understand visitor numbers, popular pages, broad traffic sources and device types. Analytics storage is denied by default and these cookies should not be set unless you accept statistics cookies.
Cookies and services currently used
| Provider or cookie | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
Complianz consent cookies, including cmplz_* | Remember the consent categories and services you selected and whether the banner was dismissed. | Normally up to 1 year |
| WordPress functional cookies | Test browser cookie support and provide login, security and display functions for site administrators. Ordinary visitors are not given administrator login cookies. | Session to 1 year, depending on the function |
Google Analytics cookies, including _ga and _ga_* | Distinguish visits and produce aggregated website-usage statistics after consent. | Normally up to 2 years |
| Roundcube webmail functional cookies | Maintain a secure webmail session on the separate webmail service. These are not intended to be placed during an ordinary blog visit. | Session |
Our scanner identified Complianz, WordPress and Roundcube functional technologies on the domain. The list may change as the site develops; we review it through regular Complianz scans.
Your choices
When you first visit, you can accept, deny or view preferences. Necessary cookies remain active because the site and consent system require them. You may withdraw or change your choice at any time using the Manage consent control displayed on the site. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings.
Blocking or deleting all cookies may affect some site features. Withdrawing consent does not make earlier processing unlawful, but it prevents future optional storage unless you consent again.
Third-party services
Google and other embedded-content providers may process information under their own privacy policies when their services are enabled. Where consent is required, optional services and storage are controlled through the consent banner.
Your data-protection rights
You may have rights to access, correct or erase personal information, restrict or object to processing, withdraw consent and complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy.
Contact
The site is operated by John Shearon from Leeds, United Kingdom. For cookie or privacy questions, email hello@collectmemoriesnotcountries.com.