Cookies Policy – herbsbydesign.com

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on or read from your computer, phone, tablet, or other connected device through a web browser.

Cookies can store a limited amount of information, such as a random identifier, a preference, a security state, or information indicating that a particular browser previously visited a page.

Cookies do not normally contain an entire document or program. Their effect depends on the information placed in them and how the website or service provider uses that information.

2. Similar technologies

The term “cookies” in this policy may also include similar storage or access technologies when relevant, such as:

Local browser storage.
Session storage.
Pixels or tags.
Software development or security identifiers.
Embedded-content identifiers.
Other technologies that store or access information on a device.

These technologies may function differently from traditional browser cookies but can serve related purposes.

3. Why cookies may be used

Cookies or similar technologies may be used to:

Load and display website pages correctly.
Maintain security and prevent abusive traffic.
Remember privacy or interface preferences.
Support contact forms and prevent spam.
Diagnose errors and maintain technical performance.
Understand aggregated website usage when measurement tools are enabled.
Support embedded content or other features requested by a visitor.

4. Categories of cookies

5. Current website operation

The website may use strictly necessary technical storage associated with WordPress, hosting, security, contact forms, spam prevention, session management, or a cookie-preference tool.

The exact cookie names and duration can vary according to the active WordPress configuration, hosting environment, security settings, plugins, and whether you are logged in as a website administrator.

Purpose	Typical provider	Typical duration	Status
Website security and traffic protection	Website or hosting provider	Session or limited period	May be necessary
Contact-form operation and spam prevention	Website or form service	Session or limited period	May be necessary
Saving privacy or cookie preferences	Website	Limited persistent period	Necessary to remember choices
Logged-in WordPress administration	WordPress	Session or login period	Applies to authorized users

This policy does not state that optional analytics, personalized advertising, or similar technologies are currently active. If such services are introduced, this policy and any relevant consent interface should be reviewed and updated.

6. Third-party cookies and embedded content

Some articles may contain links to or embedded content from external websites. Embedded content may behave as though you visited the external website directly and may allow that provider to use its own cookies or similar technologies.

We do not control the storage technologies, retention periods, or privacy practices of external providers. Their privacy policies and cookie notices apply to their services.

Where technically and legally appropriate, optional third-party content may be delayed until you interact with it or make a relevant privacy choice.

7. Session and persistent cookies

Session cookies

Session cookies are generally temporary and may be removed when you close your browser. They are commonly used to support navigation, security, forms, or temporary website states.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain on a device for a defined period or until deleted. They may be used to remember preferences or recognize that the same browser has returned.

Expiration periods vary. A browser's storage settings may allow you to review expiration details for individual cookies.

8. Your cookie choices

If a cookie-management interface is available on the website, you may use it to accept, reject, or adjust categories of optional cookies. Strictly necessary technologies may remain active because they support security, requested services, or the storage of your privacy choices.

Withdrawing consent does not automatically remove information that was lawfully processed before withdrawal, but it should affect future optional storage or access where technically applicable.

If the website does not currently display an optional-cookie control, this may be because the active configuration uses only technologies considered necessary for basic operation. Website configuration may change, and this policy will be reviewed accordingly.

9. Browser and device controls

Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block, or limit cookies through privacy or site-data settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

Delete existing cookies and stored website data.
Block all cookies.
Block third-party cookies.
Allow cookies only for selected websites.
Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser.
Use private or incognito browsing modes.

Blocking all cookies may affect forms, saved preferences, security functions, login areas, or other parts of the website.

10. Browser privacy signals

Some browsers or extensions transmit privacy preference signals. Because standards and legal requirements continue to develop, the website's response may depend on its technical configuration and the law applicable to a particular visitor.

Where a legally recognized preference signal applies and is technically supported, we intend to handle it in accordance with applicable requirements.

11. Changes to this Cookies Policy

This policy may be updated when website technology, plugins, service providers, legal requirements, or cookie practices change.

The latest version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Significant changes may also be reflected in the website's cookie or privacy interface when appropriate.