This page explains what cookies are, which ones this site uses, and how to manage your preferences.
Last updated: March 2026.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make sites work properly, remember your preferences, and collect anonymised usage data.
What cookies this site uses
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies set by WordPress for login sessions and security, and the cookie consent record set by the consent management plugin.
Analytics cookies
This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site. These cookies are only loaded after you have given consent, where required by law.
The cookies set by GA4 are: _ga (distinguishes users, expires after 2 years), _gat (used to throttle request rate), and _gid (distinguishes users over a 24-hour period).
No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.
Affiliate and tracking cookies
Affiliate links on this site are managed through ThirstyAffiliates, which cloaks and redirects links. When you click an affiliate link, you may be set a cookie by the destination service (such as Wise or SafetyWing) for the purpose of attributing any subsequent purchase to this site. These cookies are set by third-party services and are governed by their own privacy policies.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit this site, a consent banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site functions.
Third-party cookie policies
For more detail on how third-party services handle cookie data, see: Google’s Privacy Policy, Wise’s Privacy Policy, and SafetyWing’s Privacy Policy.
Changes to this policy
This policy is updated when the site’s cookie usage changes. The date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision.