Cookie Policy

The Digital Ink / Pete Ashton
Last updated: February 16, 2026

COOKIE POLICY

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience and understand how our site is used.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

• Purpose: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., remembering your service selection during checkout).

• Cannot be disabled – without these, parts of our site may not work as intended.

• Examples: Cookies that maintain your session when using our service order forms.

Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Track how visitors use our site to help us improve performance and content.

• Data collected: Anonymous information about pages visited, time on site, and device used.

• Provider: Google Analytics.

Marketing Cookies

• Purpose: Show you relevant updates about our services if you have given consent.

• Data collected: Information about your browsing behaviour to tailor communications.

• Only set if you accept non-essential cookies.

3. YOUR CONSENT

• When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear giving you the option to:

◦ Accept all cookies

◦ Reject non-essential cookies

◦ Adjust your cookie preferences

• You can change your cookie settings at any time by clearing your browser’s cookie data or contacting us at tech@peteashton.co.uk for assistance.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Third-party services we use (e.g., Google Analytics) may place their own cookies on your device. These are governed by their own privacy policies – we are not responsible for their practices.

WEBSITE POLICIES

All policies below apply to the use of https://peteashton.co.uk and services provided by Pete Ashton trading as The Digital Ink. For queries about any policy, contact tech@peteashton.co.uk.

• PRIVACY POLICY
Explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

• COOKIE POLICY
Details the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

• TERMS & CONDITIONS
Sets out the rules for using our website and services.

• REFUND & RETURNS POLICY
Information about cancelling orders and claiming refunds.

• DISCLAIMER
Limits our liability and clarifies the purpose of information on our site.

• ONLINE SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Our commitment to keeping our site and services safe under UK law.

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At The Digital Ink / Pete Ashton, our website policies are a fundamental part of how we operate – they’re not just legal requirements, but a clear commitment to transparency and protecting everyone who visits our site or uses our services.

Rooted in UK law (including the GDPR, Data Protection Act, and Online Safety Act), these policies exist to set out exactly how we handle personal data, use cookies, deliver services, and resolve issues like refunds.

For our customers and viewers, this means you can trust that your information is kept secure, you have full control over how we use your data, and you know exactly where you stand if you need to cancel an order or have questions about our work.

Whether you’re browsing our services, ordering a package, or sharing details to build your author website or social presence, our policies ensure fairness, clarity, and protection for you every step of the way.