Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 3, 2026 | Last Updated: April 3, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device that enable websites to remember information about you. They are widely used to:

• Remember login information
• Store user preferences
• Track website usage analytics
• Deliver personalized advertising
• Prevent fraud
• Improve website performance

Session vs. Persistent Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for specified duration (days, months, or years)

2. Comprehensive Cookie Inventory Table

Cookie Name	Provider/Source	Category	Purpose	Duration
STRICTLY NECESSARY (Always Active - No Consent Required)
wordpress_logged_in	WordPress	Strictly Necessary	Maintains user login session	Until logout or 14 days
wordpress_sec	WordPress	Strictly Necessary	Security cookie to protect against unauthorized access	Until logout or 14 days
wp-settings	WordPress	Strictly Necessary	Stores user preferences (dashboard display, interface settings)	1 year
wp-settingstime	WordPress	Strictly Necessary	Tracks when user settings were last changed	1 year
XSRF-TOKEN	WordPress/Web Server	Strictly Necessary	Cross-site request forgery protection	Session
gfbwpsid	Gravity Forms	Strictly Necessary	Session ID for Gravity Forms functionality and CSRF protection	Session
FUNCTIONAL (Consent Optional - Functional Purpose)
wfwaf-authcookie	Wordfence	Functional	Security cookie for Web Application Firewall authentication	Session/30 days
wordfence_verifiedHuman	Wordfence	Functional	Verifies user has passed security challenges	24 hours
rocket_loader	WP Rocket	Functional	JavaScript lazy loading for performance optimization	Session
wp_rocket_*	WP Rocket	Functional	Cache management and performance optimization	Varies (30 days - 1 year)
gf_user_*	Gravity Forms	Functional	Stores user-specific form data for repeat submissions	6 months
ANALYTICS (Requires Consent - Website Optimization)
_ga	Google Analytics	Analytics	Unique visitor identification; primary analytics cookie	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Analytics	Session-based user identification	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Analytics	Throttles request rate to Google Analytics	1 minute
_gat_gtag_GTM-THLL9MZ	Google Tag Manager	Analytics	Analytics data collection for GTM container	1 minute
_gac_*	Google Analytics	Analytics	Google Ads conversion tracking	90 days
_gcl_au	Google Analytics	Analytics	Google Analytics and Google Ads integration	90 days
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE	YouTube	Analytics	Tracks unique user for YouTube video analytics	6 months
YSC	YouTube	Analytics	Session cookie for YouTube analytics	Session
GPS	YouTube	Analytics	YouTube player state logging	30 minutes
PREF	YouTube	Analytics	Stores user preferences for YouTube player	8 months
_esdk	ESRI/ArcGIS	Analytics	Tracks usage of ArcGIS Story Maps embeds	Session
MARKETING / ADVERTISING (Requires Consent - Personalized Content)
_fbp	Facebook	Marketing/Advertising	Facebook pixel tracking for user identification and conversion tracking	3 months
fr	Facebook	Marketing/Advertising	Facebook advertising tracking and audience building	3 months
_dc_gtm_UA-*	Google Tag Manager	Marketing/Advertising	Google Tag Manager analytics data transmission	1 minute
IDE	Google / DoubleClick	Marketing/Advertising	Advertising cookie for personalized ads across Google network	1 year 24 days
NID	Google	Marketing/Advertising	Stores user preferences and information for personalized ads	6 months
ANID	Google	Marketing/Advertising	Advertising cookie for interest-based advertising	2 years
__Host-google_aidcookie	Google	Marketing/Advertising	Google Advertising ID (GAID) for cross-site tracking	2 years
GoogleAdServingTest	Google	Marketing/Advertising	Testing cookie for Google Ad functionality	Session
li_gc	LinkedIn	Marketing/Advertising	LinkedIn cookie for advertising ID and conversion tracking	Session / 12 months
lang	LinkedIn	Marketing/Advertising	LinkedIn language preference	Session
lidc	LinkedIn	Marketing/Advertising	LinkedIn routing and load balancing	1 day
twitter/x_analytics	Twitter/X	Marketing/Advertising	Analytics and conversion tracking for Twitter/X embeds	Session
personalization_id	Twitter/X	Marketing/Advertising	Twitter/X personalization and advertising ID	2 years
__Secure-*	Social Platforms (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn)	Marketing/Advertising	Secure cross-platform tracking for retargeting	Varies (90 days - 1 year)
SOCIAL LOGIN AUTHENTICATION (Requires Consent for Tracking Purposes)
__Secure-google_id	Google Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	Google social login authentication session	Session
c_user / xs	Facebook Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	Facebook social login authentication	Until logout
oauth_token	Twitter/X Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	Twitter/X OAuth authentication token	Until logout
li_auth	LinkedIn Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	LinkedIn OAuth authentication	Until logout
github_oauth	GitHub Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	GitHub OAuth authentication	Until logout
amazon_auth_token	Amazon Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	Amazon OAuth authentication	Until logout
microsoft_auth_token	Microsoft Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	Microsoft OAuth authentication	Until logout
yahoo_auth_token	Yahoo Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	Yahoo OAuth authentication	Until logout
wordpress_com_auth	WordPress.com Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	WordPress.com OAuth authentication	Until logout
vk_auth_token	VK (VKontakte) Sign-In	Authentication/Functional	VK OAuth authentication	Until logout
NEWSLETTER & EMAIL MARKETING
hostinger_email_subscribed	Hostinger Reach (Newsletter)	Marketing/Functional	Tracks newsletter subscription status	Until opt-out
hr_visitor_id	Hostinger Reach	Marketing	Unique identifier for newsletter tracking and analytics	1 year
OTHER / UTILITY COOKIES
cookieconsent_status	CMS Cookie Banner (if installed)	Functional	Records your cookie consent preferences	1 year
_GRECAPTCHA / recaptcha	Google reCAPTCHA	Strictly Necessary	Security verification for forms (bot prevention)	Session
popupmaker	Popup Maker Plugin	Functional	Tracks popup display to prevent repetitive display	90 days
foobox	FooBox Free Lightbox	Functional	Lightbox gallery state and user preferences	Session

3. Cookie Categories Explained

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for website functionality. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Security and fraud prevention
• CSRF protection (cross-site request forgery)
• Form functionality

Legal Basis: Not subject to consent requirements under GDPR (Article 82) and CalOPPA/CCPA

3.2 Functional Cookies

These enhance website functionality and user experience but are not strictly necessary:

• Remember user preferences and settings
• Optimize website performance (caching, lazy loading)
• Enable form auto-fill and repeat submissions
• Security WAF (Web Application Firewall) functionality

Legal Basis: Generally require consent under GDPR; optional under CCPA/CPRA

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These collect information about how visitors use our website:

• Unique visitor identification
• Pages visited and time spent
• Traffic source and journey
• Device and browser information

Legal Basis: Require consent under GDPR and CCPA/CPRA

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These enable targeted advertising and retargeting across platforms:

• User interest and behavior tracking
• Personalized ad delivery
• Cross-site retargeting campaigns
• Conversion tracking and ROI measurement

Legal Basis: Require explicit consent under GDPR and CCPA/CPRA; considered "sharing" under CPRA

4. How to Manage Your Cookies

4.1 Browser-Level Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Manage all cookies and site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Manage cookies
• Internet Explorer: Settings → Internet Options → General → Delete Browsing Data

Important Note: Blocking all cookies may impair website functionality, including login, forms, and performance optimization.

4.2 Consent Management Platform (CMP)

If we implement a Consent Management Platform, you can manage your cookie preferences through the CMP banner/settings. You will be able to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage individual cookie categories
• Withdraw consent at any time

4.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Extension (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)

Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices

European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu

Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

5. Withdrawing Cookie Consent

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time:

• Use the cookie settings banner/CMP on our website
• Email us at community@perpetua.us stating you wish to withdraw consent
• Clear cookies from your browser settings
• Use browser privacy modes (Incognito, Private Browsing)

Effect of Withdrawal: Withdrawing consent will disable analytics and marketing tracking but will not affect site functionality or your ability to access core content.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If You Disable...	Impact
Strictly Necessary Cookies	Cannot log in, forms won't submit, website will not function properly. NOT RECOMMENDED.
Functional Cookies	Website will function but user experience may be reduced; preferences not remembered; performance may be slower; form auto-fill won't work.
Analytics Cookies	We cannot track website usage or optimize content. No personal harm to you. We recommend disabling if concerned about privacy.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies	You won't see personalized ads; we cannot measure advertising effectiveness. You will see more generic ads.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Your browser may allow you to send a "Do Not Track" signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing these signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals by changing our cookie practices. However, you can manage your privacy through:

• Cookie settings in your browser
• Our website's CMP/cookie consent banner
• Opting out of Google Analytics
• Using privacy-focused browsers (Firefox with Enhanced Tracking Protection, Brave, etc.)

8. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

If your browser or device sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we honor it as a request to:

• Disable marketing/advertising cookies (sale/sharing)
• Not share your data with third parties for advertising
• Disable certain analytics tracking

9. Cookie Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes to our website technology
• New cookies or removal of cookies
• Updates to privacy regulations
• Changes to third-party services

We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the updated policy on this page. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Link to Full Privacy Policy

For comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including your CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR rights, please see our full Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about cookies, please contact us:

• Email: community@perpetua.us
• Mail: Perpetua Resources Corp, 13181 Highway 55, PO Box 429, Donnelly, Idaho 83615, Attn: Privacy Department
• Phone: 208-901-3060