Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Cookie settings
Choose which optional cookies this site may use. Your choice is stored on this device for six months.
Strictly necessary
Always on. Needed for the site to work and to keep it secure.
Analytics
Help me understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).
Advertising
Measure advertising and, where you allow it, personalise it (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn).
How this site uses cookies
Cookies are small files a website stores on your device. This site uses a few that it needs to work and to stay secure. With your permission it also uses analytics and advertising cookies.
- Strictly necessary: needed for the site to work and to protect the contact form from spam. These do not need your consent and cannot be switched off.
- Analytics: help me understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics). Only set if you allow them.
- Advertising: measure advertising and, where you allow it, personalise it (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn). Only set if you allow them.
Cookies in use
| Provider | Cookie names | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| robhopkins.dev | cc_cookie | Remembers your cookie choices (6 months) | Strictly necessary |
| robhopkins.dev | theme (browser storage) | Remembers the light or dark theme, only if you pick one | Strictly necessary |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | cf_clearance, __cf_bm | Bot protection on the contact form | Strictly necessary |
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Website analytics (up to 2 years) | Analytics |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au, _gcl_aw | Advertising conversion measurement (90 days) | Advertising |
| Meta | _fbp, _fbc | Facebook and Instagram advertising measurement (90 days) | Advertising |
| li_fat_id, li_gc, bcookie, lidc | LinkedIn advertising measurement (up to 1 year) | Advertising |
Your choices
Analytics and advertising cookies are only set after you agree, and Google Tag Manager does not load at all until then. Google Consent Mode v2 makes sure Google services respect your choice.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time on this page or with "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. Withdrawing consent deletes the optional cookies the site can reach. You can also block cookies in your browser settings.
For how your personal data is handled, see the privacy policy.