Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide analytics to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core website features (login, shopping cart, etc.)
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Platform and improve our services
- Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in | Session / 14 days |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Stores shopping cart contents | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tracks items in cart | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Maintains session state | 2 days |
| learndash_* | Tracks course progress | Session |
| ss_gdpr_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Note for EU/UK Users: Google Analytics uses IP anonymization, meaning your full IP address is not stored.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics (see above)
- Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal): May set cookies during checkout for fraud prevention
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of those services for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Platform (if you are in the EU/UK), you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies, including analytics
- Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies will be used
- Manage Preferences: Customize which cookies you accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform (e.g., you may not be able to log in or use the shopping cart).
5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences through our consent banner.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Winslow Research and Development Institute, LLC
12518 Stagfield Road
Ashland, VA 23005
United States
Email: info@spiritual-strategies.com