What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other devices when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to remember you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a session cookie) or for multiple repeat visits (using a persistent cookie). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions, such as allowing users to register and remain logged in.
Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as first party cookies), or by other websites who serve up content on that site (third party cookies).
Cookies set by the austinheritage.co.uk website (including by 3rd party plugins)
Cookies are used by this in a variety of ways. The cookies set will depend on the specific features that are used on the site. The cookies are only set when a user interacts with one of these features.
Further details are provided in the following tables, which list the various cookies that are set for visitors and registered users of the site.
Visitor cookies
Cookies & Consent Banner
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| eucookielaw |
30 days |
Remembers the state of visitor acceptance to the Cookies & Consent banner. |
When Making Comments on a Blog Page
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| comment_author_{HASH} |
347 days |
Remembers the value entered into the comment form‘s name field. Specific to the site from which it is set. This cookie mirrors one set by the core WordPress software for commenting purposes. |
| comment_author_email_{HASH} |
347 days |
Remembers the value entered into the comment form‘s email field. Specific to the site from which it is set. This cookie mirrors one set by the core WordPress software for commenting purposes. |
| comment_author_url_{HASH} |
347 days |
Remembers the value entered into the comment form‘s URL field. Specific to the site from which it is set. This cookie mirrors one set by the core WordPress software for commenting purposes |
| wfwaf-authcookie-(hash) |
Session |
This cookie is used by the Wordfence firewall to perform a capability check of the current user before WordPress has been loaded. This cookie allows the Wordfence firewall to detect logged in users and allow them increased access. It also allows Wordfence to detect non-logged in users and restrict their access to secure areas. The cookie also lets the firewall know what level of access a visitor has to help the firewall make smart decisions about who to allow and who to block. |
| wf_loginalerted_(hash) |
Session |
This cookie is used to notify the Wordfence admin when an administrator logs in from a new device or location. This cookie helps site owners know whether there has been an admin login from a new device or location. |
| wfCBLBypass |
Session |
Wordfence offers a feature for a site visitor to bypass country blocking by accessing a hidden URL. This cookie helps track who should be allowed to bypass country blocking. When a hidden URL defined by the site admin is visited, this cookie is set to verify the user can access the site from a country restricted through country blocking. This will be set for anyone who knows the URL that allows bypass of standard country blocking. This cookie is not set for anyone who does not know the hidden URL to bypass country blocking. This cookie gives site owners a way to allow certain users from blocked countries, even though their country has been blocked. |
Subscription Options when Commenting on a Blog Page
Mobile Theme
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| akm_mobile |
3.5 days |
Remembers whether or not a user wishes to view the mobile version of a site. |
Registered user/admin cookies
Note: User accounts are not currently enabled on our site.
General
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| wordpress_logged_in_[message] |
session |
This cookie helps us keep you logged in to our site. |
| wordpress_sec_[message] |
session |
These cookies help us keep you logged in to our site. |
| wordpress_test_cookie |
session |
WordPress sets this cookie when you navigate to the login page. The cookie is used to check whether your web browser is set to allow, or reject cookies. |
| wp-settings-XXXX |
24 hours |
WordPress uses this cookie to record how you have customised your view of any blog or website admin pages. |
| wp-settings-time-XXXX |
24 hours |
WordPress uses this cookie to record how you have customised your time settings of any blog or website admin pages. |
| jetpackState[message] |
session |
Stores the state message passed back to the user across requests
regarding module activation. |
| jetpackState[error] |
session |
Stores the state’s error type passed back to the user across requests regarding module activation. |
| jetpackState[error_description] |
session |
Stores the state’s error description passed back to the user across requests regarding module activation. |
| jetpackState[module] |
session |
Stores the state’s module name passed back to the user across requests regarding module activation. |
| jetpackState[privacy_checks] |
session |
Stores modules that may require additional privacy-related verification for private sites so that we can properly communicate these to the user. |
| jetpackState[php_errors] |
session |
Stores any PHP errors found just before PHP shuts down execution. |
| jetpackState[deactivated_plugins] |
session |
Stores the names of any standalone plugins that needed to be deactivated by Jetpack so that these can be communicated back to the user. |
| jetpackState[network_nag] |
session |
Stores a true value if Jetpack is network-activated, and the plugin needs to communicate to the user that they must connect it on each child site of the network. |
Jetpack Protect
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| jpp_math_pass |
1 day |
Remembers if a user has successfully completed a math captcha to prove that they’re a real human. |
Secure Sign On
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| jetpack_sso_redirect_to |
1 hour |
Allows for redirect URLs to be stored, which is necessary for Secure Sign On to work. |
| jetpack_sso_remember_me |
1 hour |
Stores me values locally, rather than requiring them to be passed to WordPress.com each time. |
| jetpack_sso_wpcom_name_{HASH} |
1 week or cleared after successful login |
Remembers the WordPress.com display name to show on login page. |
| jetpack_sso_wpcom_gravatar_{HASH} |
1 week or cleared after successful login |
Remembers URL of the Gravatar image to show on login page. |
| jetpack_sso_original_request |
1 hour |
Stores the URL of the original login request. |
| jetpack_sso_nonce |
10 minutes |
Used for nonce verification. |
Registered on the site, but not connected to WordPress.com
| Cookie Name |
Duration |
Purpose |
| tk_ai |
session |
Stores a randomly-generated anonymous ID. This is only used within the admin area and is used for general analytics tracking. |
Other cookies
Some website features make use of third-party applications and services to enhance the experience of visitors. These include social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. As a result, cookies may be set by these third parties, and used by them to track your online activity. We have no direct control over or access to the information that is collected by these cookies. We recommend consulting the individual privacy policies of any such services for more information.
Controlling cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies, or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior, such as the length of time they are stored — either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third-party plugins.
To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
It’s important to note that restricting or disabling the use of cookies can limit the functionality of this site, or prevent it from working correctly.
