Cookie Policy
PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 29, 2024
1 Introduction and Consent
This Cookie Policy explains how TREND Community PBC (“TREND,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.trend.community, including its sub-domains (collectively, the “Site”), and other features, content, and services we offer (collectively, the “Services”). This policy supplements our TREND Community General Privacy Policy. To the extent there are conflicting terms between this policy and the General Privacy Policy, the terms of the General Privacy Policy prevail.
By using our Site and Services, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, you can disable them by following the instructions provided in this policy.
2 What are Cookies?
A “cookie” is a small text file sent to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies collect data about your use of our Site and Services and allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, the term “cookie” includes cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, and similar technologies.
3 Types of Cookies We Use
We use both session-based and persistent cookies on our Site and Services:
- Session cookies: These temporary cookies expire after 24 hours.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
We use first-party cookies (set by TREND) and third-party cookies (set by our partners and service providers).
4 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the operation of our Site and Services. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Performance cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by providing information about the areas visited, the time spent on the Site, and any issues encountered.
5 Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | 1 year | Record the user’s cookie cookieConsent preferences, “Required Cookies Only” or “All Cookies”. No user data is stored. |
| elementor | never | The website’s WordPress theme uses this cookie. It allows the website owner to implement or change the website’s content in real-time. |
| rc::a | never | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::c | session | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
| __Secure-next- auth.session-token | session | Allow the user to maintain an active login session. |
| __Secure-next- auth.callback-url | session | Allow the user to maintain an active login session. |
| __Host- next-auth.csrf-token | session | Allow the user to maintain an active login session. |
| wordpress | session | Login cookies and settings cookies set for staff who log into the website. |
Performance Cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
| _pk_id.#### | 1 year 1 month | Used to store a few details about the user such as the unique visitor ID |
| _pk_ses.#### | 1 hour | Short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit |
6 Web Beacons and Other Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels”) and other similar technologies. A web beacon is a small graphic file that allows us to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page to another, deliver or communicate with cookies, understand whether you have come to our Site from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party site, and improve Site performance.
7 Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to refuse all or some cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access certain features of our Site and Services.
To opt out of specific types of cookies:
- Browser settings: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
- Advertising cookies: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance (http://www.aboutads.info/choices/) or similar organizations in your jurisdiction.
- Analytics cookies: To opt out of Google Analytics, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
9 Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we post changes to this policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. If we make any material changes to the way we use cookies, we will notify you by prominently posting a notice of the changes on our Site or by sending you a notification.
10 Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@trend.community.