Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits and remember your preferences. Cookies cannot execute code or deliver viruses — they simply store information so the site works better for you.

2. How We Use Cookies

william-julian-bullock uses cookies to keep this travel blog running smoothly, to understand how readers find and engage with our content, and occasionally to deliver relevant promotions. We never sell your data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages embed content from external services — such as YouTube travel videos, Google Maps, or affiliate booking widgets — which may set their own cookies. william-julian-bullock does not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of:

• Google LLC — policies.google.com/privacy
• Meta Platforms, Inc. — facebook.com/privacy/policy
• YouTube (Google LLC) — as above
• Booking.com / GetYourGuide affiliate scripts — see their respective sites

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have several options:

• 1Cookie banner: When you first visit the site, use our consent banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
• 2Browser settings: All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help section (e.g. chrome://settings/cookies, Firefox → Privacy & Security). Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may break site functionality.
• 3Opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and Google Ads personalisation at adssettings.google.com.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit william-julian-bullock, you are shown a cookie consent banner. Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only placed after you explicitly click "Accept". Strictly necessary cookies are placed regardless, as they are required for the site to operate. Your consent is stored for 12 months, after which we will ask again.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features, embed new third-party content, or when legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.