Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to \u201cremember\u201d you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a \u201csession cookie\u201d) or for multiple repeat visits (using a \u201cpersistent cookie\u201d). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as \u201cfirst party cookies\u201d), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (\u201cthird party cookies\u201d).
\nBoth websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as \u201cweb beacons\u201d or \u201cpixels.\u201d These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.<\/p>\n
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the \u201clike\u201d or \u201cfollow\u201d button on a post, for example).
\nMany of the cookies we use are only set if you are a registered WordPress.com user (so you don\u2019t have to log in every time, for example), while others are set whenever you visit one of our websites, irrespective of whether you have an account.
\nFor more information on the choices you have about the cookies we use, please see the Controlling Cookies section below.<\/p>\n
The table below explains the types of cookies we use on our websites and why we use them.<\/p>\n
| Category of cookies<\/th>\n | Why we use these cookies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary<\/td>\n | These cookies are essential for websites on our services to perform their basic functions. These include those required to allow registered users to authenticate and perform account related functions, as well as to save the contents of virtual \u201ccarts\u201d on sites that have an ecommerce functionality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Functionality<\/td>\n | These cookies are used to store preferences set by users such as account name, language, and location.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Security<\/td>\n | We use these cookies to help identify and prevent potential security risks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Analytics and Performance<\/td>\n | Performance cookies collect information on how users interact with our websites, including what pages are visited most, as well as other analytical data. We use these details to improve how our websites function and to understand how users interact with them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Advertising<\/td>\n | These cookies are used to display relevant advertising to visitors who use our services or visit websites we host or provide, as well as to understand and report on the efficacy of ads served on our websites. They track details such as the number of unique visitors, the number of times particular ads have been displayed, and the number of clicks the ads have received. They are also used to build user profiles, including showing you ads based on products you\u2019ve viewed or acts you have taken on our (and other) websites. These are set by Automattic and trusted third party networks, and are generally persistent in nature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Third Party \/ Embedded Content<\/td>\n | Sites hosted on WordPress.com make use of different third party applications and services to enhance the experience of website visitors. These include social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (through the use of sharing buttons), or embedded content from Youtube and Vimeo. As a result, cookies may be set by these third parties, and used by them to track your online activity. We have no direct control over the information that is collected by these cookies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What are cookies? Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to \u201cremember\u201d you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a \u201csession cookie\u201d) or for multiple repeat visits (using a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1856","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n |