TCB Composite (“TCB” or “we”) wants to ensure that your visit to our website is smooth, reliable and as useful to you as possible. To help us do this, we use cookies and similar technologies, such as tags/beacons and javascripts (“cookies”), to make our website relevant to your interests and needs.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”).
Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “like” or “follow” button on a post, for example).
Many of the cookies we use are only set if you are a registered WordPress.com user (so you don’t have to log in every time, for example), while others are set whenever you visit one of our websites, irrespective of whether you have an account.
For more information on the choices you have about the cookies we use, please see the Controlling Cookies section below.
Controlling Cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored – either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third party plugins. If you disable cookies, please be aware that some of the features of our service may not function correctly.
To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on your choices regarding use of your web browsing activity for interest-based advertising visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU based) or optout.aboutads.info (US based). On a mobile device, you may also be to adjust your settings to limit ad tracking.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Examples
Below are examples of the cookies set by TCB, with explanations of their purpose. Some of these cookies are set across our whole network, whereas some are specific to individual services (e.g. shopping cart). Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but rather aims to be representative.
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| jetpack_sso_original_request | session | 1 hour | Stores the URL of the original login request. |
| jetpack_sso_wpcom_gravatar_{HASH} | persistent | 1 week or cleared after successful login | Remembers URL of the Gravatar image to show on login page. |
| jetpack_sso_wpcom_name_{HASH} | persistent | 1 week or cleared after successful login | Remembers the WordPress.com display name to show on login page. |
| nextendsession | persistent | 1 day | Recognize a computer when a user visits our website |
| tk_*r, tk_r3d | persistent | 1 year | Referral cookies used to analyse referrer behavior for Jetpack connected sites using WooCommerce. |
| tk_ai | session | session | Stores a randomly-generated anonymous ID. This is only used within the admin area and is used for general analytics tracking. |
| utma / utmb / utmc / utmt / utmz / ga / gat / gid | persistent | 1 year+ | Google Analytics. Gathers information that helps us understand how visitors interact with our websites, which allow us to create a better experience for our visitors. |
| viewed_cookie_policy | persistent | 1 year | Remembers the state of visitor acceptance to the use of cookies. |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | session | session | Required for the shopping cart to operate |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | session | session | Required for the shopping cart to operate |
| wordpress_logged_in* | persistent | 1 year | Checks whether or not the current visitor is a logged in WordPress.com user. |
| wordpress_sec_{hash} | persistent | 1 year | Controls WordPress access. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | session | session | WordPress functional cookie; checks if cookies are enabled. |
| wp-settings-time-* | persistent | 1 year | Customizes view of admin interface. |
| wp_woocommerce_session_{hash} | persistent | 2 days | Required for the shopping cart to operate. |
Managing your cookie settings and deleting cookies
As explained above, we only place advertising and targeting cookies (including tracking cookies) if you have given us your consent for doing this. If you have given us your consent but would like the cookies that we have placed to be removed, you can do this by deleting them via your browser. Search for “cookies” under your web browser’s “Help menu” or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information on how to do this.
You can also enable or disable (types of) cookies via your browsing settings. For example, you can have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, delete individual cookies or delete all cookies. Most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of advertising cookies. See the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice and Your Online Choices pages for useful information on how to do this.
Please note that, if you choose to delete TCB cookies, your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be degraded or restricted.
Further information about our use of data
You can find more information about the way we handle personal data in our Privacy Policy.
