Last updated: 21 October 2026

1. Background
This website, www.headfirstconsulting.com (the “Site”), uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users. This helps ensure the Site functions properly and allows me to understand how it is used so it can be improved.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner on the Site or your browser settings.

2. About this website
This Site is owned and operated by Chris Benson, trading as HeadFirst Consulting, an independent consultant based in the UK.

For any questions about this Cookie Policy, please email chris@headfirstconsulting.com.

3. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies may be:
• session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
• persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period).

4. How this website uses cookies
This Site uses cookies in accordance with UK cookie law and the UK GDPR.

a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site, including:
• page navigation
• security
• form submissions
• remembering your cookie choices

The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.

b) Analytics
Analytics help me understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are visited most often). This information is aggregated and anonymised. Analytics are provided by Framer, the platform that hosts this Site.

c) Third-party cookies
Some pages include content from third-party services, such as:
• Kit (formerly ConvertKit), for the parent mailing list sign-up form
• YouTube, for embedded videos
• Calendly, for booking introductory calls

These third parties may place cookies on your device when you interact with their embedded content. I do not control these cookies directly. You can read their cookie policies here:
Kit: https://kit.com/privacy
YouTube (Google): https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Calendly: https://calendly.com/legal/cookies

5. Cookie consent and control
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• block all cookies
• block third-party cookies
• delete cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.

Browser guidance:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-edge

6. Cookies and personal data
Some cookies may process personal data, such as IP addresses. Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with my Privacy Notice, which explains:
• what data is collected
• how it is used
• how long it is kept
• your rights under UK data protection law

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how the Site operates. Any updates will be posted on this page.

8. Further information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please email chris@headfirstconsulting.com.