Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites work, improve performance, and provide reporting information. Cookies may be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stored until they expire or you delete them).

How we use cookies

• Essential cookies – to keep the Site secure and functioning (e.g., WordPress core, login/session reliability).
• Preferences – to remember choices like comment form details (if you opt to save them).
• Performance & analytics – to understand traffic and improve content (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled).
• Social & embeds – to show/save content from platforms we use, such as Pinterest widgets.

We do not run a newsletter on this Site and we do not sell personal information.

Cookies we set (first-party)

• WordPress essential (e.g., wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-*, wordpress_sec_*) – site operations and user sessions. (Session to persistent, duration varies.)
• Comment preferences (only if you leave a comment and choose “remember me”): comment_author_*, comment_author_email_*. (Up to ~1 year.)
• Consent: a small cookie to remember your cookie preferences so we don’t ask every visit. (Up to ~12 months.)

Cookies set by others (third-party)

Some features bring their own cookies. Exact names and durations may change over time.

• Pinterest (widgets/boards & “Save” buttons): may set cookies to enable saves and measure engagement. See Pinterest’s policy and opt-outs: policy.pinterest.com.
• Analytics (optional): If enabled, Google Analytics (GA4) may set _ga, _ga_* to measure visits and help improve the Site. See Google’s cookie policy and opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Your choices

• Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Helpful guides: allaboutcookies.org.
• Analytics opt-out: Use Google’s add-on above if GA is in use.
• Pinterest: Manage personalization in your Pinterest account and review their privacy choices at the link above.
• Withdraw consent: If a cookie banner appears on your first visit, you can adjust your choices there. To change them later, clear cookies for this Site in your browser and revisit to re-select preferences.

Legal bases & regional information

• EEA/UK/Switzerland: We rely on consent for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies run on legitimate interests (site operation and security).
• California (CPRA/“Do Not Sell or Share”): We do not sell personal information. If we ever enable cross-context behavioral advertising, you’ll see a clear opt-out. You can also limit tracking via your browser and the choices described above.

How long we keep cookies

Cookies persist for their stated lifetime or until you delete them. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. We periodically review the cookies used on the Site and update this page when changes are made.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to technologies or regulations. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please reach out via our Contact page.