Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 20, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how madamestewart.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. If you have questions, contact us at staff@madamestewart.com.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Similar technologies (like local storage, pixels, and tags) operate in a comparable way and are included when we refer to “cookies.”
How We Use Cookies
- Strictly Necessary – essential for the Site to function (e.g., security, network management). These cannot be switched off in our systems but you can set your browser to block them; some parts of the Site may not work if you do.
- Performance & Analytics – help us understand Site usage to improve content and performance (for example, page views and navigation paths).
- Functionality – remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.
- Advertising & Social Media – may be set by us or our partners to build a profile of your interests, show relevant content, and enable social features. Where required by law, these will only operate with your consent.
Cookies We Use (Examples)
Names, providers, and durations may vary by your region, device, and browser settings.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management and traffic integrity (strictly necessary). | First/Third‑party cookie | ~30 minutes |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Remembers that you passed a bot/challenge to prevent repeated prompts (strictly necessary). | First‑party cookie | Up to 1 year |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
WordPress | Persists authentication for logged‑in users (strictly necessary for logged‑in areas). | First‑party cookie | Session |
wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* |
WordPress | Saves UI/view preferences for the WordPress admin or site interface. | First‑party cookies | ~1 year |
_ga, _ga_*, _gid |
Google Analytics | Performance analytics: helps measure how visitors use the Site. | First‑party cookies | 24 hours to 2 years |
_GRECAPTCHA |
Google reCAPTCHA | Spam protection on forms (strictly necessary for security). | Third‑party cookie | Session to ~6 months |
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse all or some cookies and to be notified when a cookie is set. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site may not work.
- For analytics or advertising tools, you may be able to opt out through the provider’s settings, where available.
- If you clear cookies or use a different browser/device, your choices may need to be set again.
Legal Bases
Where required by law (for example, in the EU/EEA or UK), we rely on your consent to place non‑essential cookies (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). We use legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies, such as security and load balancing (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)). If you are a California resident, some cookies may constitute “sharing” for cross‑context behavioral advertising under the CCPA/CPRA; you can contact us to learn more about your rights.
Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide features on our Site (for example, analytics, security, or embedded content). Those third parties may collect and process data in accordance with their own policies. We do not control these cookies directly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the revised version with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at staff@madamestewart.com.