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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 June 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them each visit. Cookies may be stored either for the duration of a single session ("session cookies") or for a longer period ("persistent cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

martin-wilbert-li uses the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages.

  • session_id — maintains your session state across page loads
  • cookie_consent — stores your cookie preferences (expires: 12 months)

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with the journal — which posts are read most, how long readers stay, and where they come from. All data is aggregated and anonymised.

  • _ga, _gid — Google Analytics; tracks page views and sessions (expires: up to 2 years)
  • _gat — throttles request rate to Google Analytics (expires: 1 minute)

Marketing & Preference Cookies

These cookies may be set by embedded content — such as pinned craft projects or newsletter sign-up forms — to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not store directly personal information.

  • _fbp — Facebook Pixel; measures ad performance (expires: 3 months)
  • mc_* — Mailchimp; tracks newsletter engagement (expires: 2 years)

3. Why We Use Cookies

  • To keep the site working reliably for every visitor.
  • To remember your preferences so you don't have to reset them each visit.
  • To understand which journal entries and craft tutorials resonate most with our readers.
  • To measure the reach of our newsletter and occasional social promotions.
  • To improve the overall experience of martin-wilbert-li over time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include Google Analytics, Facebook, and Mailchimp. martin-wilbert-li does not control these third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers directly:

  • • Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
  • • Facebook — facebook.com/policy.php
  • • Mailchimp — mailchimp.com/legal/privacy

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You are always in control. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time using the following methods:

  • Browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies via their settings menu. Doing so may affect site functionality.
  • Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
  • Facebook — manage ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences.
  • Our consent banner — revisit your choices at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer.

Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent some features of martin-wilbert-li from working correctly.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit martin-wilbert-li, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of analytics and marketing cookies in addition to strictly necessary ones. You may click "Manage Preferences" to allow only specific categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always active and do not require consent.

Your consent is stored for 12 months. After this period, we will ask again. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings panel.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the cookies we use. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically. Continued use of martin-wilbert-li after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about how martin-wilbert-li uses cookies, please reach out:

Email: [email protected]

Or visit our Contacts page.

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A personal journal of traditional handmade crafts — celebrating slowness, skill, and the beauty of things made with care.

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MARTIN WILBERT LI
Makaracılar Caddesi No:17
34421 Beyoğlu / İstanbul
Türkiye

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