Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 13, 2026
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Meadow Elk LLC, doing business as Meadow Elk Publishing (“Meadow Elk,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.meadowelkpublishing.com (“Website”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and otherwise process personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, to remember preferences, and to help website owners understand how their websites are being used.
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies – cookies set directly by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies – cookies set by a third-party service, such as an analytics provider, operating on the website.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, account login, and security protections.
We do not require your consent to use strictly necessary cookies. You may disable these cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may prevent the Website from working correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_* | WordPress login and session authentication | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies logged-in WordPress users | Session |
woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks shopping cart contents | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | Indicates whether the cart has items | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | Manages WooCommerce checkout session | 2 days |
mep_cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preference | Up to 365 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. We only load Google Analytics after you accept analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner. If you reject non-essential cookies, Google Analytics will not be activated during your visit.
Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state for Google Analytics | Up to 2 years |
3. Cookies We Do Not Currently Use
- Advertising or ad retargeting.
- Social media tracking.
- Personalization based on behavioral advertising profiles.
- Email marketing tracking cookies.
If we add new tracking tools in the future, we will update this policy and provide additional notice or consent controls where required by law.
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
- Accept All – allow all cookies described in this policy, including analytics cookies.
- Reject Non-Essential – allow only strictly necessary cookies. Analytics cookies will not be loaded.
Your preference will be saved for up to 365 days unless you clear your cookies or change your preference.
4.2 Cookie Preference Controls
You may change your cookie preference by using the Cookie Preferences control on the Website. If you change from accepting to rejecting, we will stop loading Google Analytics and will attempt to remove Google Analytics cookies where technically possible.
4.3 Browser Settings
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, including shopping cart and checkout features.
4.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4.5 Opt-Out Preference Signals
Some browsers allow you to send an opt-out preference signal, such as Global Privacy Control (“GPC”). Where required by applicable law and technically feasible, we will treat a recognized GPC signal as a request to opt out of non-essential analytics cookies for that browser or device.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
- The right to delete personal information we have collected.
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable.
For a full description of your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
5.2 Texas Residents (TDPSA)
If you are a Texas resident, you may have rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act including the right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or certain profiling activities. To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@meadowelkpublishing.com
6. Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Those third parties may use their own cookies not covered by this policy. We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When updated, the “Last Updated” date will be revised. The updated Cookie Policy will be effective when posted.
8. Contact Us
Meadow Elk Publishing
Website: www.meadowelkpublishing.com
Email: info@meadowelkpublishing.com