Last Updated: May 27, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how stephendaycoaching.com uses them, and what choices you have regarding their use. For broader information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website’s owner. Cookies do not give us access to your device or to any information beyond what they are specifically set to record.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly; to remember your cookie consent preferences; to understand how visitors use the site through analytics; and to support site performance and security monitoring through Jetpack. We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes, and we do not display third-party advertisements on this website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that record your consent preferences and, for the site administrator only, cookies that support secure login to the WordPress dashboard. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information about general visitors.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect aggregated, anonymous information about how visitors use this website — such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and the general source of traffic. This helps us understand what is working well and where improvements can be made. Google Analytics does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Performance and Security Cookies
We use Jetpack, a WordPress plugin developed by Automattic, which sets cookies to support site analytics, performance monitoring, and security features including protection against spam and malicious activity.
4. Cookies Used on This Website
The following table lists the specific cookies currently in use on this website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | CookieYes | Records whether the visitor has consented to the use of necessary cookies. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | CookieYes | Records whether the visitor has consented to the use of analytics cookies. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | CookieYes | Records whether the visitor has consented to the use of functional cookies. | 1 year |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | CookieYes | Records whether the visitor has consented to the use of performance cookies. | 1 year |
| viewed_cookie_policy | CookieYes | Records whether the visitor has viewed the cookie consent notice. | 1 year |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Authenticates logged-in users (site administrator only). Not set for general visitors. | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Stores secure authentication details for the site administrator only. Not set for general visitors. | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics (GA4) to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used by Google to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| jetpack_* | Jetpack / Automattic | Used by Jetpack to support site analytics, performance monitoring, and security features. | Varies |
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, at which point the consent notice will reappear.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for full information about their data practices:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Jetpack / Automattic: https://automattic.com/privacy/
- CookieYes: https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices change or as required by law. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@stephendaycoaching.com.
