What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners useful information.
Cookies may be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
TheBirdsWay (thebirdsway.com) uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tbw_cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again. | 1 year |
wordpress_sec_* |
WordPress authentication cookie for logged-in users (admin only). | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Identifies logged-in WordPress users (admin only). | Session |
wp-settings-* |
Stores WordPress dashboard preferences for admin users. | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly.
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Performance, security, and bot detection. Cloudflare may set cookies such as __cf_bm and cf_clearance to identify trusted traffic and protect against malicious visitors. |
Cloudflare Cookie Policy |
| YouTube (Google) | When you watch or interact with an embedded YouTube video, Google may set cookies such as VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, and others to track video interactions and preferences. |
Google Cookie Policy |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies.
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and many other websites you visit. Some features and services may not work as expected if cookies are disabled.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
More Information
For more details about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Last updated: March 25, 2026