Last updated: 03/12/2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how SharedAcres (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on this website, and how you can control them. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies as described here unless you change your browser settings.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
• Necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function. Without them, features like login, security, or form submissions may not work correctly.
• Functional cookies
These remember your preferences—such as language or region—to provide a more personalised experience.
• Performance / Analytics cookies
These gather information about how visitors use the website (e.g., which pages are most popular). The data is anonymised and helps improve the site.
• Advertising / Targeting cookies
These track browsing habits to show relevant ads.
(SharedAcres does not use advertising cookies.)
• Third-party cookies
These are placed by external services—such as analytics tools, embedded maps, or social media integrations.
2. Cookies used by this WordPress website
A standard WordPress site uses a few basic cookies, mainly for logged-in users and commenters.
WordPress Core Cookies
WordPress may set the following cookies:
- wordpress_logged_in_* – remembers your login session (only for admin users)
- wp-settings-* and wp-settings-time-* – stores admin interface preferences
- comment_author* – remembers your name/email if you comment (only if comments are enabled)
These cookies are functional and not used to track users outside the site.
Additional cookies from plugins & themes
Depending on features installed (e.g., contact forms, security plugins, caching plugins), other cookies may be set.
These are typically used for:
- spam protection
- site performance
- preference storage
If you want a full breakdown based on your exact plugins, I can generate that too.
3. Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website so we can improve the content and user experience. Google Analytics may set cookies including:
- _ga – distinguishes unique users
- _gid – tracks page views
- _gat – helps manage traffic requests
- ga* – internal GA measurement cookies
Google Analytics does not provide us with any personally identifiable information.
All data is anonymised before we can see it.
IP anonymization
If desired, I can rewrite this section to specify IP anonymisation (recommended for GDPR).
4. How to control or delete cookies
You have full control over whether to accept or reject cookies.
You can:
- Adjust your browser settings to block cookies
- Delete cookies already stored
- Disable Google Analytics tracking via browser extensions
Browser controls
Below are links showing how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari (Apple): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking you across all websites by installing the official browser add-on
5. Third-party cookies
Some third-party services (such as embedded videos, maps, or social media integrations) may set their own cookies.
We do not control these cookies directly.
6. Further information about cookies
If you would like to learn more about cookies and how they work, the resources below offer clear, reputable explanations:
- AboutCookies.org: https://www.aboutcookies.org
- ICO (UK Information Commissioner’s Office) – Cookies Guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
7. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.