Cookie Policy for RavennaLionsMI.org
Last Updated: October 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Website Name] (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website located at RavennaLionsClub.org (the “Site”).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owners.
2. How WordPress Uses Cookies
By default, the core WordPress software uses cookies for two main operational functions:
- User Sessions: If you log into an account on our site, WordPress sets temporary cookies to authenticate your session and remember your login details.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, cookies may be saved to remember your name, email address, and website so you do not have to re-enter them in the future.
3. The Types of Cookies We Use
Depending on how you interact with our Site, we use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of the Site, such as securing forms, managing user logins, or keeping track of shopping cart items. The Site cannot function properly without them, so they do not require prior consent.
- Preference/Functional Cookies: These allow our Site to remember choices you make (like your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information (e.g., page views, traffic sources). We use tools like JetPack for this purpose.
4. List of Specific Cookies Used
Below are the primary cookies utilized on our Site:
| Cookie Name | Provider / Source | Purpose | Type & Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_... | WordPress Core | Keeps you logged into your account | Session |
wp-settings-... | WordPress Core | Customizes your view of the admin interface | 1 Year |
comment_author_... | WordPress Core | Remembers your details if you leave a comment | ~1 Year |
_ga / _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks site traffic and user behavior | Persistent / 24 Hours |
| tk_ai / tk_qs / stnojs | Jetpack | Analyze site traffic | Up to 5 years |
5. How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Our Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Site, a banner will pop up allowing you to customize, accept, or reject specific cookie categories as set forth by WordPress.com.
- Your Browser Settings: You can configure your internet browser to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Site.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): Our website recognizes GPC signals. If your browser has GPC enabled, we will automatically respect your choice and opt you out of marketing and tracking cookies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational tracking practices or for compliance with global privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA). Please review this page regularly to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: RavennaLionsClub@gmail.com
- Address: PO BOX 63, Ravenna, MI 49451