Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11 September 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) to run the site, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used.

How we use cookies

  • Strictly necessary – required for core WordPress functions (security, login, preferences).
  • Analytics – to understand traffic and improve content (e.g., Google Analytics), set only with your consent.
  • Functional – remembering choices (e.g., comment author details if comments are enabled).

Cookies you may see on this site

(names may vary by configuration; examples shown)

NamePurposeProviderExpiresType
wordpress_test_cookieChecks if cookies are enabledWordPressSessionNecessary
wordpress_logged_in_*Keeps users logged in (admins/editors only)WordPressSessionNecessary
wordpress_sec_*Security for logged-in sessionsWordPressSessionNecessary
wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-*Stores admin interface preferences (admins only)WordPress1 yearNecessary
_wpfuuidContact form tracking to avoid duplicate entriesWPForms11 yearsFunctional
_gaDistinguish visitorsGoogle Analytics2 yearsAnalytics (consent)
_ga_*Persist session stateGoogle Analytics2 yearsAnalytics (consent)

If you add or remove services (e.g., YouTube embeds, reCAPTCHA, ad networks), update this table accordingly.

Managing cookies

  • Consent banner/manager: You can change your preferences at any time.
  • Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may break parts of the site.
  • Analytics opt-out: If you decline analytics in the banner, we won’t set analytics cookies.

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals. You can use the consent manager and browser settings to control tracking.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Contact: alexanderjperry@gmail.com