Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file a website stores on your device. We use cookies in three categories: Necessary, Analytics, and Functional. You control which we set via the cookie banner shown on first visit, or via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking Necessary cookies will break login, payment, and security features.
How we ask for consent
On your first visit you'll see a banner with three options: Accept all, Reject non-essential, Customize. Necessary cookies are always set (they're required to operate the site). Analytics and Functional cookies are set only after you opt in. Your choice is stored for 12 months, after which we re-prompt.
N Necessary (always on)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier - keeps you logged in | Session (cleared when browser closes) | PrivacyDuck |
| pd_cc | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months | PrivacyDuck |
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention on payment pages | 1 year | Stripe |
| __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention on payment pages | 30 minutes | Stripe |
A Analytics (opt-in)
Loaded only after you opt in via the banner. We use Google Tag Manager (container GTM-P679J6HD) to load Google Analytics 4 (stream G-P6WKNFG8FS).
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_P6WKNFG8FS | Session state for our GA4 stream | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors over 24 hours | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
F Functional (opt-in)
Loaded only after you opt in. Used to power the Tawk.to live chat widget on every page.
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| __tawkuuid | Persists your chat conversation across pages | 6 months | Tawk.to |
| TawkConnectionTime | Tracks chat session start | Session | Tawk.to |
| Tawk_* | Chat interface state (visitor preferences, message store) | Session to 1 year | Tawk.to |
Withdrawing consent
Click Cookie Settings in the footer of any page, toggle off Analytics or Functional, and click Save preferences.
Cookies already set in your browser will remain until they expire. To remove them immediately, use your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Third-party cookie policies
For details directly from each provider:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- Stripe: https://stripe.com/cookie-settings
- Tawk.to: https://www.tawk.to/cookie-policy
Updates
Material changes to this policy will be posted here and trigger a re-prompt of the cookie banner so you can re-confirm your choices.
Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: privacy@privacyduck.com.