Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Leo Faulkner ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies on leofaulkner.net (the "Site"), and your choices regarding cookies. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners usage information. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure our Site functions properly
  • To improve Site performance and loading speed
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To protect our Site from security threats
  • To understand how visitors use our Site

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
wordpress_sec_* WordPress Authentication cookie for logged-in users Session
wordpress_logged_in_* WordPress Indicates when you are logged in Session
wp-settings-* WordPress Stores your dashboard display preferences 1 year
wfwaf-authcookie-* Wordfence Security authentication for firewall 12 hours
wordfence_verifiedHuman Wordfence Verifies you are a human visitor 1 day
lf_cookie_consent leofaulkner.net Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting usage information anonymously.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_lscache_vary LiteSpeed Cache Caching optimization for faster page loading Session
litespeed_* LiteSpeed Cache Performance optimization and page caching Varies

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your comment details.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
comment_author_* WordPress Remembers your name for comments 1 year
comment_author_email_* WordPress Remembers your email for comments 1 year
comment_author_url_* WordPress Remembers your website URL for comments 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Site may contain embedded content from third-party platforms. These services may place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies.

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
YouTube Video embeds may set cookies to track views and preferences Google Privacy Policy
Spotify Music player embeds may set cookies for playback functionality Spotify Privacy Policy
Twitter/X Social media embeds may set cookies for content display X Privacy Policy
Instagram Social media embeds may set cookies for content display Instagram Privacy Policy
Gravatar Comment avatar service may set cookies Automattic Privacy Policy

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close the browser
  • Alert you when a cookie is being set

Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Do Not Track

We honor "Do Not Track" signals from your browser. When enabled, we will not set any non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, the right to delete that information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising. If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at our Contact Us page.

Other US State Residents

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights regarding cookies and data collection. Please contact us at our Contact Us page to exercise your rights.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Cookie Policy Questions

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: