Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Nicole J. Simms (“I”, “me”, or “my”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit https://www.nicolejsimms.com. It describes what these technologies are, why I use them, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, enable core functionality, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content or advertising.
Cookies I Use
The table below explains the cookies used on this website, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tk_ai | Jetpack | Stores a randomly-generated anonymous ID for usage tracking | Session | Analytics |
| tk_lr, tk_or | Jetpack | Used for internal metrics for user activity | 1 year | Analytics |
| wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | Customizes the admin interface and user settings | 1 year | Functional |
| comment_author_* | WordPress | Remembers commenter’s name, email, and website | 1 year | Functional |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Indicates when you’re logged in | Session | Essential |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Security cookie for logged-in sessions | Session | Essential |
| jetpack_* (various) | Jetpack | Used for plugin features and performance monitoring | Varies | Functional |
| CONSENT, NID | Google (AdSense/Maps) | Stores user preferences and tracks usage for ads | 6 months or longer | Marketing |
| __Secure-* | Used to secure requests and ensure integrity of data | Varies | Security | |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores the user’s consent preferences for cookies | 1 year | Essential |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Helps detect bots and ensure security of the site | 1 hour | Security |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | WordPress | Detects if the browser supports emoji rendering | Session | Functional |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos | Session | Marketing |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface | 6 months | Marketing |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube | Stores user privacy settings | 6 months | Functional |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube | Used for internal YouTube operations and personalization | 6 months | Functional |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | YouTube | Stores the last search result entry | Persistent | Functional |
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube | Cookie to store the user’s video preferences using embedded YouTube videos | Persistent | Functional |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | YouTube | Cookie to store the user’s video preferences using embedded YouTube videos | Persistent | Functional |
| yt-remote-session-name | YouTube | Cookie is used by YouTube to store the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | Functional |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | YouTube | cookie is used by YouTube to store the user’s video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos | Session | Functional |
| yt-remote-session-app | YouTube | Store user preferences and information about the interface of the embedded YouTube video player | Session | Functional |
| yt-remote-cast-available | YouTube | Detects if casting is available | Session | Functional |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | YouTube | Store the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | Functional |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Analytics |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Analytics |
Google AdSense Cookies
This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to personalize ads and measure ad performance.
Purpose of AdSense Cookies
Google AdSense cookies help to:
- Deliver personalized advertisements based on your previous interactions and browsing history
- Limit how many times an ad is shown to you
- Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns
- Detect and prevent fraud
Common AdSense Cookies Used on This Website
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Stores preferences and information such as language | 6 months | Marketing | |
| IDE | DoubleClick | Serves and tracks personalised ads across the web | 13 months | Marketing |
| ANID | Google Ads | Supports advertising across the web | 13 months | Marketing |
| __gads | Google Ads | Measures ad interaction and prevents abuse | 13 months | Marketing |
| CONSENT | Records user consent choices | 2 years | Functional |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services used on this site, such as:
- Jetpack & Akismet (Automattic)
- Google AdSense
- Google Analytics
- hCaptcha
- NextGEN Gallery
- YouTube (Google)
Your Choices
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit the site via the cookie consent banner. You can also control or delete cookies using your browser settings.
Manage Cookies via Browser
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
Contact
If you have any questions about how cookies are used on this site, please contact me via the Contact page.