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Last Updated: 16th of June 2026
This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Worcester County Web Design uses on wcwebdesign.com, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly and to provide useful information to website owners. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period of time or until you delete them manually.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Worcester County Web Design does not use cookies to serve advertising or to track visitors across third-party websites.
Essential cookies are required for our website and online store to function. Without them, features such as the shopping cart, checkout, and account login will not work correctly. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your ability to use the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Identifies whether the contents of the shopping cart have changed | Session | WooCommerce |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks whether the cart contains any items | Session | WooCommerce |
| wp_woocommerce_session_[hash] | Stores shopping cart and session data between pages | 48 hours | WooCommerce |
| wordpress_[hash] | Stores login authentication credentials when logged in | Session | WordPress |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Indicates whether a user is currently logged in | Session | WordPress |
| elementor-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit and your choice is applied consistently | 365 days | Elementor |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. Data collected through these cookies is aggregated and used to improve our content, navigation, and site performance. We use Google Analytics via Site Kit by Google for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes individual users for analytics reporting | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains analytics session state for reporting | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Security cookies help protect our website from spam and malicious form submissions. The following cookie is set by Akismet, our spam protection service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| ak_js_[number] | Helps Akismet distinguish human form submissions from automated spam | Session | Akismet by Automattic |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. Worcester County Web Design does not control these cookies directly. Relevant third parties include:
Google via Site Kit: analytics and performance monitoring. Privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Akismet by Automattic: spam detection on contact forms. Privacy policy at automattic.com/privacy.
WooCommerce by Automattic: e-commerce and shopping cart functionality. Privacy policy at automattic.com/privacy.
Stripe: payment processing on checkout pages. Stripe may set cookies on checkout pages to assist with fraud prevention and payment verification. Privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view cookies currently stored on your device, block cookies from all or specific websites, and delete cookies at any time.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of our WooCommerce store. Cart and checkout features may not work correctly if essential cookies are blocked.
When you visit wcwebdesign.com for the first time, a cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner explains the categories of cookies used on the site and allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies before they are applied.
Essential cookies are applied regardless of your consent choice, as they are required for the website and WooCommerce store to function correctly. Non-essential cookies, including Google Analytics, are only applied after you have given consent.
Your preference is stored for 12 months and applied on all subsequent visits to the site. To change or withdraw your consent at any time, you can clear your browser cookies and revisit the site, which will cause the consent banner to reappear. You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings as described in Section 5.
If you have questions about how your consent is used or wish to request that your stored preference be cleared, contact Worcester County Web Design at [email protected] or through wcwebdesign.com/contact/.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as required by law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Worcester County Web Design LLC
Webster, MA
wcwebdesign.com/contact/
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to request further information about how we use cookies, please use our contact form.
If you have any questions about how Worcester County Web Design uses cookies or wish to request further information, please reach out using our contact form.
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