Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Payette Forward, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on payetteforward.com.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. We also use localStorage, a similar browser storage mechanism, for certain preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for three purposes: ensuring our website functions securely, understanding how visitors use our site, and measuring advertising effectiveness. The specific cookies we use are listed below.

Cookie Consent

We use a consent banner powered by Google Consent Mode v2 to manage your cookie preferences:

EU/EEA/UK visitors: All non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are blocked by default. They are only activated after you explicitly opt in through the consent banner.
Non-EU visitors: Analytics cookies are enabled by default. Advertising cookies are denied by default. You can change your preferences at any time using the consent banner.

Your consent choice is stored locally in your browser and is not sent to any third-party service.

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

__cf_bm (Cloudflare): Bot management cookie used to distinguish humans from bots. Expires after 30 minutes.
cf_clearance (Cloudflare): Set after a visitor completes a security challenge. Expires based on Cloudflare zone settings.
gtm_consent (localStorage): Stores your cookie consent preferences locally in your browser. Does not expire unless you clear your browser data.
wordpress_* (WordPress): Session cookies for logged-in forum users. Expire when you close your browser or after 2 weeks.
wp-settings-* (WordPress): Stores display preferences for logged-in users. Expires after 1 year.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They are only set when you have granted analytics consent.

_ga (Google Analytics): Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Expires after 2 years.
_gid (Google Analytics): Distinguishes unique users for the current day. Expires after 24 hours.
_ga_[ID] (Google Analytics): Maintains session state. Expires after 2 years.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and may be used for ad personalization. They are only set when you have granted advertising consent.

Google Ads cookies: Various cookies set by Google Ads to track conversions and ad interactions. These are managed through Google Tag Manager and are subject to your consent preferences.
Google AdSense/Ad Manager cookies: If display advertising is active, Google may set cookies to serve and measure ads. These require advertising consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services embedded in our site may set their own cookies:

Akismet: May set cookies when you submit a comment, used for spam detection.
Affiliate partners: When you click an affiliate link, the destination site may set its own cookies according to its own cookie policy.

How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Consent Banner

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option in the consent banner. To reset your preferences entirely, clear your browser’s localStorage for this site.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser preferences. You can:

View what cookies are currently stored
Delete specific cookies or all cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all third-party cookies

Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].