Cookie Policy
- Effective Date: January 1, 2026
- Last Updated: August 18, 2026
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1. What Are Cookies
2. Types of Cookies Used
2.1 Necessary Cookies
BradHazel.com uses Cloudflare as a content delivery network (CDN) and security provider. Cloudflare may set cookies to manage security challenges, bot detection, and traffic optimization.
Necessary cookies support core Site functions, including security, authentication, fraud prevention, payment processing, and website performance. These cookies do not directly store personal identity information but may store cryptographic or session-based identifiers used for security and traffic validation.
Current necessary cookies in use include:
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _cfuvid | Session | Used by Cloudflare to distinguish individual users sharing the same IP address and assist with security and traffic management. |
| cf_clearance | Session to short-term persistent (varies) | Set by Cloudflare after a successful security challenge. Used to confirm that a visitor has passed a human verification check and to prevent repeated challenge prompts during browsing. |
| _cf_bm | Approximately 30 minutes (varies) | Used by Cloudflare Bot Management to identify and mitigate automated traffic. Helps distinguish between human visitors and bots to protect the website from abuse and maintain performance. |
| elementor | Never Exspires | Used by WordPress theme to implement or change content in real time. |
| _lscache_vary | 2 Days | LiteSpeed Cache; technical/functional. |
| m | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Stripe cookie for fraud prevention; identifies device to format website. |
| rc::a | Never Exspires | Google reCAPTCHA cookie to detect bots and prevent spam. |
| rc::c | Session | Google reCAPTCHA cookie to detect bots and prevent spam. |
| __stripe_mid | 1 year | Stripe cookie for fraud prevention; identifies device to format website. |
| __stripe_sid | 1 hour | Stripe cookie for fraud prevention; identifies device to format website. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user's browser can display emojis properly. |
2.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced website features, such as sharing content on social media or collecting feedback.
Currently, no functional cookies are in use.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help understand how visitors interact with the website, including metrics like number of visitors, traffic source, and bounce rate. Current analytics cookies in use include:
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics cookie to store and count page views. |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics cookie to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. |
2.4 Performance Cookies
Performance cookies provide insight into key website performance indicators to improve the visitor experience.
Currently, no performance cookies are in use.
2.5 Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to provide customized advertisements based on pages visited and to analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Currently, no advertising cookies are in use.
For more information, see the Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
3. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies. You may:
Accept or reject cookies individually
Delete existing cookies
Adjust browser settings to block cookies from certain sites
Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of some Site features, including membership access and online store features.
4. Cookie Consent
BradHazel.com may use a cookie banner or consent mechanism to comply with applicable laws. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You may modify your cookie preferences at any time using your browser settings or the cookie management tool provided.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
BradHazel.com will update this Cookie Policy as necessary to comply with best practice guidelines, applicable laws and maintain transparency with users. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes may be communicated via email or a notice on the site.
You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
