Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies MonarchBird uses, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences. Cookies cannot execute code or deliver viruses.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (always active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences. They cannot be disabled.
monarchbird_cookie_consent— stores your cookie preferences (localStorage, not a cookie; expires: never until cleared).
Analytics Cookies (requires consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymised and aggregated — we cannot identify individual visitors.
- Google Analytics 4 (
_ga,_ga_*) — measures page views, session duration and navigation paths. Expires: 2 years.
Third-Party Cookies
When you click an affiliate link to Amazon.co.uk, Amazon may set their own cookies on your device. MonarchBird does not control these cookies. Please see Amazon's Cookie Policy for details.
Google Consent Mode
MonarchBird implements Google Consent Mode v2. Analytics and advertising features are disabled by default until you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner. If you decline, no analytics data is collected.
How to Control Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by returning to our cookie banner (reopen it by clearing your local storage for this site in your browser settings) and selecting "Manage Preferences". You can also control cookies through your browser settings — see your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The current version will always be displayed at this URL with the last-updated date shown above.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at editorial@monarchbird.com.