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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar storage are, how we use them on wpsecurityninja.com, and how you control optional analytics. For how we handle personal data in general, see our Privacy Policy.
Your consent choice for optional analytics applies to
wpsecurityninja.com (including www, which redirects here).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when a site loads. Sites also use similar tools such as localStorage. Together they help the site work, stay secure, remember choices, and (when you allow it) measure how the site is used.
How we use cookies and similar storage
We use first-party and third-party cookies and scripts for a few jobs: keeping forms safe, running Freemius checkout when you buy, remembering your analytics preference, measuring traffic, and (only after you Accept) loading Google Analytics and ad measurement pixels.
Umami (always on)
We run self-hosted Umami analytics. It collects cookieless aggregate pageview stats (URL, referrer, browser, and a hashed IP on the server). It does not set marketing cookies and is not gated by the cookie banner. We use it to understand site traffic, not to sell your data.
Optional analytics and ads (after Accept)
If you click Accept analytics on the banner, we may load:
- Google Analytics 4 for usage statistics
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel for ad measurement and Freemius checkout conversions
- OpenAI Ads Measurement Pixel for ChatGPT ad attribution (may set
__oppref)
If you Decline, those scripts stay off. Umami still loads as described above.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential: Needed for security and core features, such as Cloudflare Turnstile on forms when enabled. They are not used for ads.
Statistics: Help us see visits and which pages matter. Umami is always on and cookieless. Google Analytics cookies only load after Accept.
Marketing: Ad measurement cookies (Meta, OpenAI) load only after Accept.
Functional: Freemius checkout and account portal cookies appear when you open purchase or license flows.
Preferences: We store your Accept/Decline choice in localStorage as
wpsn-cookie-consent.
Cookies and storage we use
The list below details the cookies and similar storage used on this website.
| Name | Category | Consent | Provider | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
wpsn-cookie-consent localStorage | Preferences | N/A | First party (wpsecurityninja.com) | Stores your Accept or Decline choice for optional analytics and ad measurement. This is localStorage, not a cookie. |
Umami analytics Script (no cookie) | Statistics | Always on | Self-hosted Umami | Cookieless pageview and session stats. No marketing cookies. IP addresses are hashed on the Umami server. Loads on every page visit without a consent gate. |
_ga, _ga_* | Statistics | After accept | Google Analytics 4 | Measures visits and site usage. Loaded only after you accept optional analytics cookies. |
_gid | Statistics | After accept | Google Analytics | Short-lived Google Analytics helper. Loaded only after Accept. |
_fbp | Marketing | After accept | Meta (Facebook) | Facebook Pixel for ad measurement and conversion tracking (including Freemius checkout). Loaded only after Accept. |
__oppref | Marketing | After accept | OpenAI Ads | ChatGPT ads measurement attribution. Loaded only after Accept via the OpenAI Ads Measurement Pixel. |
cf_clearance / Turnstile | Essential | Always on | Cloudflare | Bot challenge on contact, newsletter, hire, and similar forms when Turnstile is enabled. Needed for form abuse protection. |
Freemius checkout | Functional | When used | Freemius (checkout.freemius.com) | Session and purchase cookies set by the Freemius checkout iframe when you buy or start a trial. Only present when you open checkout or use the account portal. |
How can I control cookie preferences?
Use the status box at the top of this page and the Change preferences button. That clears your saved choice and shows the site banner again so you can Accept or Decline.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. See Wikipedia on HTTP cookies or allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific steps. Blocking all cookies may affect Freemius checkout or Turnstile on forms.