Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Gathered Word (www.gatheredword.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and collect analytics data. Some cookies are set by us directly; others are set by third-party services we use.
Similar technologies include web beacons (tiny pixels embedded in emails) used by our email provider Brevo to track open rates — you can disable this by turning off image loading in your email client.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* wp-settings-* | WordPress / Automattic | Session management, admin preferences | Session / 1 year |
| woocommerce_cart_hash woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Shopping cart functionality | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Customer session tracking during checkout | 2 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. We use this data to improve content and user experience. These cookies require your consent (GDPR).
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (via Google Site Kit) | Distinguishes users, tracks sessions and page views. IP addresses are anonymized. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24-hour lifespan) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Third-Party Service Cookies
| Provider | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts (Google LLC) | Our website loads fonts from Google’s CDN. Google may log the request (IP address, browser). No persistent cookie is typically set by Google Fonts alone. | Google Privacy Policy |
| Brevo (Sendinblue SAS) | If you subscribe via our opt-in form, Brevo may set a cookie to track form interactions and email engagement (open rates via pixel). This applies only to subscribers. | Brevo Privacy Policy |
3. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. You may change your preferences at any time.
Option A — Via our consent banner
Click the cookie icon or the “Manage Preferences” link in the footer to update your consent settings at any time.
Option B — Via your browser settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., the shopping cart may not work correctly).
Option C — Google Analytics opt-out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Do Not Track
Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals, as there is no universal standard for how sites should respond to these signals. We rely instead on our cookie consent mechanism to honor your preferences.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or third-party services to the site. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
6. Contact
Michel Fofana — 6 rue d’Armaillé, 75017 Paris, France