COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: [DATE]
This Cookie Policy explains how Lauren Muratore (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on laurenmuratore.com (the “Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, perform comparable functions. In this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies”.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, us) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by another party, such as analytics, advertising, or embedded content.
Why we use cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies are required for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance and analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
- Advertising and targeting cookies may be set through our site by us or our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.
The cookies we use
The specific cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described below. Please note that the exact cookies in use may change over time.
Strictly necessary cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_* |
Authenticates logged-in users (typically administrators and editors) | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Indicates when a user is logged in and who they are | Session |
wp-settings-* |
Stores admin interface and display preferences | 1 year |
wordpress_sec_* |
Secures admin and login areas | Session |
PHPSESSID |
Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
[consent cookie, e.g. cookielawinfo-*] |
Remembers your cookie consent choices | [DURATION] |
Performance and analytics cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Advertising and targeting cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_* |
Google Ads | Measures ad conversions and stores campaign information | 90 days |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Measures and reports on ad performance | 1 year |
Functionality and embedded content cookies
Some pages embed content from third-party services (for example, video players, maps, social media, or booking widgets). These providers may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, so please refer to the relevant provider’s own privacy and cookie policies.
Note: The tables above are a starting point. Audit your actual site and update the lists to reflect the cookies genuinely in use, including any set by plugins, forms, payment processors, or embeds.
How to control cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
Consent banner. When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via [link to your preference centre, e.g. a “Cookie Settings” link in the footer].
Browser controls. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these controls in the “Options”, “Preferences”, or “Settings” menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, but some parts of the Website may not function properly as a result. To find out more, visit your browser’s help pages or aboutcookies.org / allaboutcookies.org.
Opting out of analytics and advertising. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can manage personalised advertising preferences through Google Ad Settings and industry opt-out tools such as Your Online Choices.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Lauren Muratore
[EMAIL ADDRESS]
[POSTAL ADDRESS]
[ABN, if applicable]
This Cookie Policy is provided as a general template and does not constitute legal advice. You should review it against your actual cookie usage and have it checked for compliance with applicable laws in the jurisdictions where you operate, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles in Australia, and the GDPR/ePrivacy Directive if you have visitors in the EU/UK.