Last Updated: 5th July 2026

Welcome to Explored by Will. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on this website, and the choices you have regarding their use.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies do not typically identify you personally, but they can be used to recognise your browser or device.

How Explored by Will uses cookies

Explored by Will uses cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use the site, and to improve the overall user experience.

The types of cookies used on this website may include:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off through the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, Explored by Will uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the website.

This may include information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• How visitors found the website
• Device and browser type
• General geographic region

This information helps improve the website, identify popular content, and enhance the experience for future visitors. Google Analytics does not collect information that directly identifies you.

Newsletter Cookies

Explored by Will uses MailerLite to provide newsletter subscriptions. If you choose to subscribe, MailerLite may use cookies or similar technologies to support the subscription process and measure the performance of email campaigns.

Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment on an article, WordPress may offer to save your name, email address and website in cookies for your convenience. This means you won't need to enter your details again when leaving future comments. These cookies are optional and are only created if you choose to save your information.

Managing your cookie preferences

Explored by Will uses CookieYes to manage cookie consent.

When you first visit the website, you will be asked whether you wish to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by reopening the cookie preferences provided on the website.

Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to delete existing cookies or block some or all cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

Cookie declaration

The website uses CookieYes to scan and categorise cookies used on the site. A current list of cookies may be displayed below this policy or within the cookie preferences panel. As plugins and services used by the website may change over time, this list may also be updated automatically.

Changes to this policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the services used, or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact Explored by Will using the contact details provided on the website.