1. Introduction

Last Reviewed: January 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how CyberMusing (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.cybermusing.com.

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we collect and handle your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are stored by your browser and can be retrieved by the website on subsequent visits. Cookies are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how their site is being used.

📌 First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by CyberMusing. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics. Both types are covered by this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

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Strictly Necessary

Required for the website to function. Includes security and session management. Cannot be disabled.

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Performance

Collect anonymised data on how visitors use the site, such as pages visited and error messages. Used via Google Analytics.

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Functionality

Remember your preferences and choices to improve your browsing experience on return visits.

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Targeting / Advertising

Track visits across websites to display relevant advertisements. We do not currently use these.

⚠️ Targeting Cookies

We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies. Should this change in the future, we will update this policy and notify users with appropriate notice before any such cookies are set.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that help us operate and improve the website. These providers act as data processors on our behalf and have their own privacy and cookies policies which govern their use of your data.

  • Google Analytics — used to analyse website traffic and understand how visitors engage with our content. Google Analytics may transfer data outside the UK. Google has implemented Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
📌 Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to control which non-essential cookies are set on your device. You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. The method varies by browser — refer to your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to operate.

📌 Further Guidance

For independent guidance on managing cookies across all browsers and devices, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we operate, or applicable legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date clearly stated.

For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify newsletter subscribers via email before the changes take effect.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data rights, get in touch directly.

privacy@cybermusing.com Contact Form