Cookie Policy
Our Privacy Policy explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. This Cookie Policy specifically explains how we, our partners, and users of our services deploy cookies, as well as the options you have to control them.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored in text files on your device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (a session cookie) or for multiple repeat visits (a persistent cookie).
Cookies ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions such as enabling login, maintaining security, and remembering your preferences.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first‑party cookies) or by third‑party services that provide functionality, analytics, or advertising (third‑party cookies).
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How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for visitors; and others help us understand how our website is used or allow us to deliver relevant advertising.
Below, we outline the categories of cookies used on our website. Specific cookies, their purpose, and their duration are listed in the tables that follow.
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Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies also store your cookie consent preferences and support login or account‑related functionality.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they are always active and do not require your consent.
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Statistics Cookies
Statistics cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us understand which pages are visited most, how users navigate the site, and where improvements can be made.
These cookies help us improve the performance and usability of our website. Statistics cookies are only activated if you choose to allow them.
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Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. Their purpose is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users. These cookies may be set by advertising partners, social media platforms, or analytics tools used for advertising optimization.
Marketing cookies help us measure the effectiveness of campaigns, deliver personalized content, and understand user behavior across different websites. These cookies are only activated if you give your consent.
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner or settings available on our website. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject non‑essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings, where you can:
- delete existing cookies
- block all cookies
- allow cookies only from specific websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
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Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third‑party services, such as analytics providers, payment processors, or embedded content platforms. These third parties may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies.
Where applicable, links to their privacy policies are included in the cookie tables below.
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Detailed Cookie List
The tables below provide detailed information about the cookies used on our website, including their name, purpose, and duration.
This section is automatically generated by our consent management platform:
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
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| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
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| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Login
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
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| wordpress_logged_in | Used to store logged-in users. | Persistent |
| wordpress_sec | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | 15 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Used to determine if cookies are enabled. | Session |
Stripe
Stripe is a payment processing platform that enables businesses to accept online payments securely and efficiently.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
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| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention and detection | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention and detection | 30 minutes |
| m | Set by payment provider stripe.com to process payments | 10 years |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
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| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
WooCommerce Sourcebuster
SourceBuster is used by WooCommerce for order attribution based on user source.
| Name | Description | Duration |
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| sbjs_session | The number of page views in this session and the current page path | 30 minutes |
| sbjs_udata | Information about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device type | session |
| sbjs_first | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | session |
| sbjs_current | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your store | session |
| sbjs_first_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | session |
| sbjs_current_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your store | session |
| sbjs_migrations | Technical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking feature | session |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping service providing satellite imagery, real-time navigation, and location-based information.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
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| OGPC | These cookies are used by Google to store user preferences and information while viewing Google mapped pages. | 1 month |
| OGP | This cookie is used by Google to activate and track the Google Maps functionality. | 2 months |
Pinterest Tag
Pinterest Tag is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
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| pinterest_nt | Used for advertising and conversion tracking. | 1 year |
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Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie usage. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@michael-mccready.com
Website: https://michael-mccready.com.com