Cookie Policy for RikoHamblin.com
Effective Date: August 4, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how RikoHamblin.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://rikohamblin.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, RikoHamblin.com) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as analytics, interactive content, or payments).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly.
- Performance and analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functionality cookies: These enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
- Third-party cookies: Used for services like Stripe (for payments), Calendly (for bookings), and embedded media (e.g., YouTube).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility. | Site login, navigation |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how our site is used. | Google Analytics |
| Functional | Remembers your settings and preferences. | Language, region |
| Marketing & Third-party | Enables third-party services like payment processing or video embedding. | Stripe, Calendly, YouTube |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services on our website, such as:
- Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic and usage
- Calendly – to manage scheduling and appointments
- Stripe – to handle secure payment processing
- YouTube/Vimeo – for embedded videos
These providers may set cookies through our website to deliver their services. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should consult their respective privacy and cookie policies.
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies:
- Browser Controls: Most browsers let you remove or reject cookies through your browser settings.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting – we respect this when possible.
- Cookie Consent Tool: On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. The “Effective Date” at the top will always show when it was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Riko Hamblin
Email: contact@rikohamblin.com
Website: https://rikohamblin.com