This Cookie Policy explains how Lauren Lesco (“I,” “me,” or “my”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://laurenlesco.com/ (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you may disable cookies through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies are commonly used to:
- Improve website performance and functionality.
- Understand how visitors use the site.
- Enhance the user experience by remembering preferences.
- Support essential website security and analytics features.
2. Types of Cookies Used
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
B. Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site — such as which pages are visited most often, how users navigate, and where visitors come from.
This information helps me improve website content and usability. Common tools include Google Analytics.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences (such as language settings or form inputs) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
D. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, third-party services (like embedded videos, social media, or analytics tools) may set their own cookies to collect data about your activity across different websites.
These third parties are responsible for their own cookie policies.
3. How You Can Control Cookies
You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. You can:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Clear cookies stored on your browser at any time.
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using Google’s opt-out tool.
Please note: disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of this Site.
4. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect anonymous information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address (anonymized when possible)
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
This data is used only to improve the performance and experience of the Site.
5. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in cookie practices or regulations. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
6. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact me through the contact page at https://laurenlesco.com/contact/.
7. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.