What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies allow websites to remember information about you and enhance your experience when you return to the site. They do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but may be linked to personal data that you have voluntarily provided.
How We Use Cookies
Gregory Scott Weido uses cookies for several important purposes:
- Essential or Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, securing your account, and enabling forms. Without these cookies, certain features of our website may not work correctly.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources. This data helps us improve our website content and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, navigation preferences, and login information. They enhance your user experience by personalizing content based on your previous interactions.
- Marketing or Advertising Cookies: We may use cookies to track your interest in our services and display relevant content. These cookies help us understand your preferences and tailor our marketing communications to your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table outlines the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name/Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Essential for website functionality, securing your session, and maintaining login status during your visit | Session (cleared when browser closes) |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) | Track website traffic, user behavior, and page performance to help us improve our services | 2 years (_ga); 24 hours (_gid); 1 minute (_gat) |
| Stripe Payment Processor Cookies | Enable secure payment processing and fraud detection for financial transactions | 1 year |
| Preference/Settings Cookies | Remember your preferences, such as language settings and layout choices | 1 year |
| Marketing Cookies | Track user interest in our services and deliver targeted content and advertisements | 2 years |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to track your interactions with our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google's Opt-out Browser Add-on page or by adjusting your browser settings.
- Payment Processors (Stripe): When you make payments through our website, Stripe sets cookies to secure your transaction and detect fraudulent activity. Stripe's privacy policy governs how they use this information.
- Social Media Embeds: If we embed social media content on our website, social media platforms may set cookies to track your interactions with that content.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Click the Menu button (three dots) in the upper right corner, select Settings, then navigate to Privacy and Security. Click Cookies and other site data, then adjust your preferences under Cookies and data saved by other sites.
- Safari: Click Safari in the menu bar, select Preferences, then click Privacy. Under Cookies and website data, select your preferred option: Never allow, Allow from websites I visit, or Always allow.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click the Menu button (three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner, select Settings, then go to Privacy and Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, adjust your settings as desired.
- Microsoft Edge: Click the Menu button (three dots) in the upper right corner, select Settings, then Privacy, search, and services. Under Clear browsing data, manage your cookie settings under Cookies and other site data.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in to your account, completing transactions, or accessing certain features. Analytics cookies help us improve our website, and disabling them may limit our ability to provide you with an optimized experience. Functionality cookies enhance personalization, so disabling them may result in a less tailored user experience.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website recognizes Do Not Track signals from your browser. When you have Do Not Track enabled, we will limit our use of tracking cookies and analytics, although some essential cookies may still be necessary for website functionality and security. For more information about Do Not Track, visit www.allaboutdnt.com.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Gregory Scott Weido may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: greg@gregoryweido.com
- Entity: Gregory Scott Weido