Cookie policy.
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Last Updated: 5 July 20261. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Pen and Candle Publishing, operated by Lisa Candel, uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of essential cookies. Optional cookies, including analytics cookies, will only be used where you have provided consent through our cookie banner where required by law.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, improve security and understand how visitors use the website.
Some cookies are placed by Pen and Candle Publishing, while others are placed by trusted third-party services used by the website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled through our website.
They may be used to:
remember cookie preferences;
maintain secure browsing sessions;
enable the shopping basket and checkout process;
protect against fraudulent activity;
ensure website security and stability.
Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function correctly.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
This information allows us to improve the website's content, accessibility and overall user experience.
We currently use:
Squarespace Analytics
Google Analytics
Analytics data is collected in an aggregated form and is used to understand trends such as:
pages visited;
time spent on the website;
how visitors arrived at the website;
general geographic regions;
devices and browsers used.
We do not use analytics cookies to personally identify individual visitors.
Functional Cookies
Some cookies remember preferences you have chosen, such as cookie settings or other website preferences, in order to improve your browsing experience.
These cookies may not always be present but may be introduced if additional website functionality is added in the future.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages contain embedded content or use third-party services.
These services may place their own cookies when you interact with their content.
Current or future third-party services used on this website may include:
Instagram
YouTube
Stripe
PayPal
Substack
These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.
Pen and Candle Publishing does not control these cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your cookie preferences where required by law.
You may choose to:
accept all optional cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
customise your cookie preferences.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your web browser at any time.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the website.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality or the third-party services we use.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
6. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Lisa Candel
Trading as Pen and Candle Publishing
Email: