Cookie POlicy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this website (www.richardwilding.info), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By using this website, you agree that we can store and access cookies on your device as described below — unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be:
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies Required for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security, cookie consent). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are popular, how long users stay). This helps us improve the site. These cookies only run after you give consent. e.g. Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat), Microsoft Clarity (_clck, _clsk)
Functional / Third-Party Cookies Used for features like embedded media, maps, or social links. These may be set by third-party providers.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as visitor numbers and behaviour patterns on the site.
All information is collected anonymously and is aggregated — it does not identify individual users.
You can learn more about how Google handles data here:
👉 Google’s Privacy & Terms
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by:
5. Microsoft Clarity
We also use Microsoft Clarity to better understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., clicks, scrolls, and anonymised usage patterns).
Clarity helps us improve user experience while respecting privacy.
You can learn more here:
👉 Microsoft Clarity Privacy Statement
Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information (PII), and cookies are only activated if you give consent via the banner.
6. Managing and disabling cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
7. Consent and Analytics Compliance
To ensure compliance with data-protection regulations in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, this website integrates consent signalling with its analytics services.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time in either of the following ways:
8. Use of Cookie Consent Tool
To manage your cookie preferences, this website uses the open-source Osano CookieConsent v3 tool.
This software displays the cookie banner you see when first visiting our site and allows you to choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
The CookieConsent tool runs entirely within your browser and does not send any data to Osano or any third party.
It is provided under the MIT Open Source License and used free of charge.
Only a small, essential cookie is stored to remember your consent choice for future visits.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our website’s functionality.
The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please use the contact form
Last updated: October 2025
By using this website, you agree that we can store and access cookies on your device as described below — unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting.
- Third-party cookies – set by other websites or services (for example, analytics or embedded content).
- Session cookies – which are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make sure the website functions correctly and securely.
- Remember your preferences (such as cookie consent).
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and performance.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies Required for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security, cookie consent). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are popular, how long users stay). This helps us improve the site. These cookies only run after you give consent. e.g. Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat), Microsoft Clarity (_clck, _clsk)
Functional / Third-Party Cookies Used for features like embedded media, maps, or social links. These may be set by third-party providers.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as visitor numbers and behaviour patterns on the site.
All information is collected anonymously and is aggregated — it does not identify individual users.
You can learn more about how Google handles data here:
👉 Google’s Privacy & Terms
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by:
- Refusing cookies via our cookie banner, or
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. Microsoft Clarity
We also use Microsoft Clarity to better understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., clicks, scrolls, and anonymised usage patterns).
Clarity helps us improve user experience while respecting privacy.
You can learn more here:
👉 Microsoft Clarity Privacy Statement
Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information (PII), and cookies are only activated if you give consent via the banner.
6. Managing and disabling cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Using our cookie banner: When you first visit this site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Changing your preferences later: You can revisit and update your cookie choices at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the page.
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser’s settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the site functions.
7. Consent and Analytics Compliance
To ensure compliance with data-protection regulations in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, this website integrates consent signalling with its analytics services.
- Google Analytics 4 operates using Google Consent Mode v2, meaning no analytics cookies are set and no tracking occurs until you give explicit consent through our cookie banner.
- Microsoft Clarity operates using the Clarity Consent API v2 (effective 31 October 2025). This ensures that Clarity only collects anonymised usage data after consent is granted.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time in either of the following ways:
- Hovering over the small cookie bar that remains visible at the bottom of your screen to reopen the cookie banner and update your choice, or
- Clearing your browser cookies, which will reset your preferences and prompt the banner to appear again on your next visit.
8. Use of Cookie Consent Tool
To manage your cookie preferences, this website uses the open-source Osano CookieConsent v3 tool.
This software displays the cookie banner you see when first visiting our site and allows you to choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
The CookieConsent tool runs entirely within your browser and does not send any data to Osano or any third party.
It is provided under the MIT Open Source License and used free of charge.
Only a small, essential cookie is stored to remember your consent choice for future visits.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our website’s functionality.
The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please use the contact form
Last updated: October 2025
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Explore the Accessibility Statement to see how we ensure an inclusive and user-friendly experience for all visitors.
Learn how cookie consent and analytics settings help us stay transparent and compliant with data protection standards.
Review our Terms and Conditions & Disclaimer outlining responsible use of this website and its content.
Discover more about Professor Richard Wilding OBE’s work, including speaking engagements, research, and thought leadership in supply chain management.
Find out how awards and recognition reflect Professor Wilding’s global influence and contributions to industry and academia.
