Effective Date: November 22, 2024
Wapiti Works (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website wapiti.works (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, the types of cookies used on our Website, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve user experience by remembering your preferences, enabling core functionalities, and collecting analytical data.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted after you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Provide essential Website functionality.
- Enhance user experience.
- Analyze website traffic and performance.
- Support marketing and advertising efforts.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled.
Examples include:
- Session management cookies.
- Security cookies used by plugins like Wordfence Security.
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect data on how visitors interact with the Website to improve functionality.
Examples include:
- Cookies set by Google Analytics to measure page views and visitor behavior.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance the user experience.
Examples include:
- Preferences stored by plugins such as Spectra and All In One SEO.
d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track user behavior for personalized marketing and advertising.
Examples include:
- Cookies set by LinkedIn for tracking ad interactions.
- Cookies used by YouTube to serve video content and collect analytics.
4. Cookies Used on This Website
a. WordPress Core Cookies
- wordpress_logged_in_[hash]: Tracks whether a user is logged in.
- wp-settings-[UID]: Stores preferences for logged-in users.
b. Google Analytics
- _ga: Tracks unique visitors and sessions.
- _gid: Tracks user behavior within 24 hours.
- _gat: Limits request rates.
c. LinkedIn Cookies
- bcookie: Used for browser ID.
- lidc: Manages routing for LinkedIn data centers.
d. YouTube Cookies
- YSC: Tracks interactions with embedded videos.
- VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE: Measures bandwidth to determine optimal video quality.
e. All In One SEO Cookies
- Cookies specific to schema markup and analytics enhancements.
f. Spectra Cookies
- Functional cookies for layout customizations.
g. Wordfence Security Cookies
- wfwaf-authcookie: Identifies logged-in users for firewall protection.
h. WP Super Cache Cookies
- wpSGCacheBypass: Determines if a cached page is served.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by services like Google, LinkedIn, and YouTube that integrate with our Website. These providers may process your data independently, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings or by using the cookie management tool available on our Website.
- Disabling Cookies: Note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
- Third-Party Opt-Out: You can opt out of tracking by Google Analytics here.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Be informed about cookies used.
- Consent to or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
- Request data collected via cookies.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at inquiry@wapiti.works.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:
- Email: inquiry@wapiti.works
- Mailing Address: 1714 Pebble Run Dr, Allen, Texas 75002
This Cookie Policy is designed to ensure transparency and compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations.