Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 11, 2025
Website: https://crawforddesigns.net/ (“Site”)
Controller: Crawford Designs (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Contact: via Contact Form only — https://crawforddesigns.net/contact/
This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on our Site, and how you can control them. For general privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help run the Site, remember preferences, measure performance, and (if enabled) tailor content. Related technologies include local storage, pixels, tags, and SDKs. We refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2) How we use cookies
We group cookies by purpose. Categories other than Strictly Necessary are disabled by default in the EEA/UK until you grant consent via the banner.
- Strictly Necessary: Required for core functionality, security, load balancing, cookie consent storage.
- Functional: Remember preferences (e.g., language), enhance features.
- Analytics: Measure traffic, engagement, performance (aggregate).
- Advertising/Personalization (if enabled): Tailor content or promotions. Not active without your consent in the EEA/UK.
3) Your choices (consent & control)
- Consent banner: On first visit (and periodically), you can accept/reject categories.
- Change/withdraw: Use “Cookie Settings” in our footer at any time.
- Browser controls: You can block/delete cookies in your browser; some features may not work without necessary cookies.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where required by law, we treat a valid GPC signal as an opt-out of sale/sharing and as a refusal of non-essential cookies.
4) What we collect via cookies
Depending on category, cookies may process: unique identifiers, approximate location (city/region), device/browser type, OS, timestamps, page URLs, referrers, and interaction data (e.g., scroll, time on page). We do not use cookies to intentionally collect special categories of personal data.
5) Cookie categories & typical durations (examples)
The exact names and durations may vary by deployment and browser. Your live cookie list appears in Cookie Settings.
| Category | Purpose | Examples (indicative) | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core WP functions, security, consent storage | wp_lang, wp-settings-*, cookie_consent_* | Session–12 months |
| Functional | Preferences, enhancements | preferred_language, ui_mode | 1–12 months |
| Analytics | Session/visitor analytics, performance | _ga, _ga_*, session_id | 2–14 months |
| Advertising/Personalization (if enabled) | Tailored content/promotions | ad_context, campaign_* | 1–6 months |
6) Third-party cookies
Our Site may embed or reference third-party content (e.g., maps, media, fonts) that sets its own cookies under its policies. You can manage these via our banner (where supported) and your browser settings. We are not responsible for third-party practices.
7) Legal bases (EEA/UK)
- Strictly Necessary: legitimate interests (running a secure, functional Site).
- Functional/Analytics/Advertising: your consent via the banner. You can withdraw consent anytime in Cookie Settings.
8) CPRA/US state privacy notes
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by CPRA. If this changes, we will update this Policy and provide opt-out mechanisms. We honor applicable opt-out preference signals (e.g., GPC) as required by law.
9) Retention
Cookie lifespans appear in Cookie Settings and table above (indicative). Analytics data is typically retained 2–14 months; server/security logs up to 12 months. We may retain records longer where required by law or to establish/defend legal claims.
10) Managing cookies on your device
- Cookie Settings: adjust category choices in our footer.
- Browser: instructions for deleting/blocking cookies are available in your browser’s help pages. Blocking all cookies may affect Site functionality.
11) Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy due to legal, technical, or business changes. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page or via an on-site notice.
12) Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices? Use our Contact Form only:
https://crawforddesigns.net/contact/
We do not process requests via email or social media.