Last updated: 7 November 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to function correctly, to remember your choices, and to understand how visitors use it. This policy explains which cookies Ethical Editorial uses at ethicaleditorial.com and why. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies we use
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to work. They enable page navigation, secure areas, and the correct functioning of forms. The site cannot be operated properly without them, so they are set without consent on the basis of our legitimate interest in delivering the service you requested.
Analytics cookies
We use Jetpack Stats, provided by Automattic, to measure how many people read our articles and which pages they reach. These cookies record pages visited, time on page, referring URL, approximate location derived from IP address, and browser type. We use this only in aggregate, to decide what to publish next. We do not use it to build advertising profiles.
Functional cookies
These remember whether you have already seen our newsletter prompt, whether you are logged in as a contributor, and details you have previously entered into a comment or contact form so you do not have to type them again.
3. Third parties that may set cookies
- WordPress.com / Automattic — hosting, infrastructure, and site analytics. See their Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
- Jetpack — newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, comments, and statistics. See their Privacy Policy.
- Gravatar — profile images shown next to author bylines and comments.
We do not run advertising networks and we do not place advertising or retargeting cookies on this site.
4. How long cookies last
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period — typically from a few days up to two years, depending on their purpose — or until you delete them yourself.
5. How to control cookies
You can delete existing cookies and block new ones through your browser settings. Every major browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — allows this under its privacy or security preferences. Blocking essential cookies may mean parts of this site stop working as intended, including our contact and subscription forms.
You can also set your browser to send a Do Not Track signal, or use private browsing mode to discard all cookies at the end of each session.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as the services we use change. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
For any questions about cookies or how we handle your data, contact:
Ethical Editorial
team@ethicaleditorial.com
ethicaleditorial.com
