Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on widewebartisans.com, and how you can control them. This policy complies with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended) and the Irish S.I. No. 336/2011 (European Communities Electronic Communications) Regulations.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit. Cookies cannot execute code or deliver viruses.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. These are referred to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
Your Consent Rights
Under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, you have the right to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies (a "Reject All" option is always present)
- Make granular choices by category
- Change your preferences at any time
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always OnThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you make such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wwa_consent | widewebartisans.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| XSRF-TOKEN | widewebartisans.com | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| session | widewebartisans.com | Maintains your session state | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation and Consent Mode v2.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics (anonymised) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-lived) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Functional Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies enable enhanced functionality such as embedding third-party tools (Calendly booking widget). If disabled, some features may not work correctly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes |
| calendly.token | Calendly | Enables the Calendly booking widget functionality | Session |
| _calendly_session | Calendly | Maintains session state for Calendly booking flow | 21 days |
Marketing Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests. We currently do not run retargeting campaigns. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for advertising (not currently active) | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising delivery and measurement (not currently active) | 3 months |
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 on this website. This means that when you decline analytics or marketing cookies, Google tags (Analytics, Ads) operate in a restricted "consent denied" mode — they do not read or write cookies, but may use cookieless pings to model aggregate data. No personal data is sent to Google without your consent.
How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our consent banner, you can control cookies directly through your browser settings:
Chrome
chrome://settings/cookies
Firefox
about:preferences#privacy
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
edge://settings/cookies
Note: blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including login, forms, and embedded tools.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data rights, contact our privacy team: privacy@widewebartisans.com
See also: Privacy Policy · Terms of Service