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Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why we use them, and how you stay in control.
Last updated: November 9, 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website saves in your browser. They help the site work, remember your choices, and show us how it is used. Similar tools (like local storage) work the same way, and this policy covers them too.
2. Your choice comes first
When you first visit, a banner lets you accept, reject or customize cookies. Only necessary cookies run until you choose. We use CookieYes to record your choice, and you can change it anytime with the cookie button at the bottom of every page, or the button below.
3. Necessary cookies
These keep the website working and secure, so they are always on.
- cookieyes-consent (CookieYes): remembers your cookie choices. Lasts 1 year.
- wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wp-settings-* (WordPress): keep you signed in to your account. Only when you sign in.
- wordpress_test_cookie (WordPress): checks that your browser accepts cookies. Session.
- _lscache_vary (LiteSpeed): shows you the right version of a page so it loads fast. Session.
- __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid (Stripe): prevent fraud during payment. Up to 1 year, only on checkout pages.
4. Functional cookies
These make features like videos and social feeds work. They run only if you accept them.
- YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (YouTube): play embedded videos. Session to 6 months.
- Instagram: show our Instagram feed. Set by Instagram when the feed loads.
5. Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the website, so we can keep improving it. They run only if you accept them.
- _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics): count visits and pages viewed. Up to 2 years.
6. Advertising cookies
We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not track you across other websites.
7. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block necessary cookies, some parts of the website (like signing in or checkout) may not work as expected.
8. Learn more
For how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
[NOTE FOR SUSAN: check this list against the cookie scan in your CookieYes account, and add any cookies it finds.]
Want to change your choices?
You can update your cookie choices anytime. Questions? We are happy to help.