Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website:
💡 Cookies are NOT viruses or malware. They can't access your personal files or damage your device.
These are essential for the website to function. You can't disable them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks if cookies are enabled | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Customizes admin interface | 1 year |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Authentication | Session |
| PHPSESSID | PHP | Server session management | Session |
| cookieConsent | Cookie Consent Plugin | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These help us understand how visitors use our site. We only set these after you click "Accept".
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Unique visitor ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Session ID | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Request rate throttling | 1 minute |
These remember your settings (language, theme, etc.). We don't currently use these.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | No preference cookies currently used | ||
We do NOT use marketing/advertising cookies. We don't sell your data to advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | No marketing cookies currently used | ||
You have full control over cookies. Here's how:
When you visit our site, a banner appears at the bottom. You can:
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings:
Click "Manage Consent" in our footer to change your cookie preferences anytime.
⚠️ Note: If you block all cookies, some site features (like comments) may not work properly. But you can still browse and read content.
We use one third-party service that may set cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | View Policy |
💡 We have IP anonymization enabled in Google Analytics, so we cannot identify individual visitors from this data.
