Iona Russell Studio Ltd | ionarussell.com
Last updated: 19 June 2026 | Updated to reflect the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies this website uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This website, ionarussell.com (the “Website”), is operated by Iona Russell Studio Ltd (trading as Iona Russell). For questions about this policy, contact us at team@ionarussell.com.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy & Cookies Policy, which covers how we handle your Personal Data more broadly.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website — or third-party services running on it — to recognise your device, remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies are not harmful to your device and do not contain executable code. They simply store information as a small text file.
We use both first-party cookies (set directly by ionarussell.com) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics and Facebook).
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security and access to certain areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they do not require your consent under current UK law.
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also remember information you have entered in forms so you do not need to re-enter it.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify individual visitors. We use this data to understand how our website is performing and to improve it.
Please note: Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, analytics cookies used solely to understand website performance may not require prior consent. We have noted this in the table below where applicable. However, we still give you the option to opt out.
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and content relevant to you and your interests. They are placed by advertising networks (including Meta/Facebook) with our permission. They track your visit to our website and other websites to build a profile of your interests. Your consent is required for these cookies, and you can withdraw it at any time.
The table below lists the specific cookies currently in use on ionarussell.com. Please note that third-party cookie names and durations may change; we will update this table when we become aware of changes.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identifies logged-in users and maintains login sessions | Necessary | Session |
wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Security token used to prevent unauthorised access | Necessary | Session |
PHPSESSID | WordPress | Preserves user session state across page requests | Necessary | Session |
cookielawinfo-* | Cookie plugin | Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
viewed_cookie_policy | Cookie plugin | Records whether the user has viewed the cookies notice | Functional | 1 year |
These cookies may not require consent under the DUAA 2025 where used solely for analytics. We still provide the option to opt out.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
_ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website | Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
Your consent is required for these cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Also used by the Facebook Pixel to track visitors across websites. | Marketing | 3 months |
fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure and improve the relevancy of advertisements | Marketing | 3 months |
Note: Third-party providers such as Google and Meta may update their own cookie names or durations. For full details, see their respective privacy policies linked in Section 6.
Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to identify you during a single browsing session, for example when you log in to our website.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (as noted in the table above). We use these where we need to remember your preferences or recognise you over a longer period, for example to remember your cookie consent choices.
You have several options for controlling cookies:
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner gives you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer of the website.
You can set your browser to block or delete cookies at any time. Each browser is different; visit your browser’s help pages for instructions:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience of the website. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. Links to the relevant policies are below:
We recommend reviewing these policies if you have concerns about how third parties handle your data.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example as our use of cookies changes or where the law requires us to update it. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. We encourage you to review it periodically.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you via the cookie banner on your next visit to the website.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
For concerns about data protection more broadly, please refer to our Privacy & Cookies Policy, also available on this website.
This policy was last updated on 19 June 2026 to reflect the requirements of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
