Cookie Policy
Effective date: July 10, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Her Sweet Haven (“we,” “I,” or “my”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on hersweethaven.com (“the Site”). By continuing to browse the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function properly, while others help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary / Functional Cookies — These are required for the Site to operate correctly. They enable core functions such as remembering your cookie consent preferences and ensuring security. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics / Measurement Cookies — These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the Site, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymous. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
Advertising / Marketing Cookies — These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site.
Cookies Used on This Site
The table below lists all cookies currently in use on hersweethaven.com, grouped by provider.
ConsentManager (Consent Management Platform)
ConsentManager is our cookie consent tool that records and respects your privacy choices under GDPR and other regulations.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cmpconsent* | Stores your consent decision (accepted/rejected cookie categories) | 90 days – Persistent | Functional | consentmanager.net |
| __cmpccc* | Records consent configuration details | Session – Persistent | Functional | consentmanager.net |
| __cmpcccu* | Stores consent update preferences | 365 days – Persistent | Functional | consentmanager.net |
| __cmpcccx* | Records extended consent configuration | 14 days | Functional | consentmanager.net |
| __cmpccpausps | Stores US Privacy String (CCPA compliance) | 2 hours – 365 days | Functional | consentmanager.net |
Privacy policy: https://www.consentmanager.net/en/privacy/
Google Analytics 4 (Website Analytics)
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use the Site by tracking page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Data is processed in anonymized/aggregated form.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated ID | 730 days (2 years) | Measurement | Google LLC |
| ga* | Maintains session state and tracks session-level data | 730 days (2 years) | Measurement | Google LLC |
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Advertising Products (AdSense & DoubleClick)
Google AdSense displays advertisements on the Site. These cookies help deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior and measure ad performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies before serving ads | 15 minutes | Advertising | doubleclick.net (Google) |
| FCNEC | Stores encrypted consent signals for Google’s ad ecosystem | Session | Functional | Google LLC |
| FCCDCF | Stores Google Funding Choices consent information | Session | Functional | Google LLC |
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Ad settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Mediavine / Grow (Ad Management & Audience Growth)
The Grow plugin by Mediavine helps build audience engagement. Mediavine may also serve ads on the Site in the future.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| growme_version | Tracks the Grow plugin version running on the Site | 30 minutes | Functional | Mediavine, Inc. |
| reach_imp_* | Measures ad impression reach for analytics purposes | Persistent | Marketing | Mediavine, Inc. |
Privacy policy: https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy
Cloudflare (Security & Performance)
Cloudflare provides security and performance services for our hosting provider (Hostinger). These cookies help distinguish human visitors from bots.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Bot detection and management — distinguishes humans from automated traffic | 30 minutes | Functional | Cloudflare, Inc. |
Privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/security-policy/
LiteSpeed Cache (Site Performance)
LiteSpeed Cache is a WordPress performance plugin that speeds up page loading times.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _lscache_vary | Identifies cache variation to serve the correct cached version of a page | 2 days | Functional | LiteSpeed Technologies |
Site Technical Cookies
These temporary cookies are used for internal site functionality and storage capability testing. They do not collect personal data.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| storage_test* | Tests whether your browser supports local storage | Persistent (auto-deleted) | Functional |
| resilient_storage_test* | Tests browser storage resilience for site features | Persistent (auto-deleted) | Functional |
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the Site, a consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon that appears on the Site.
Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser’s “Settings,” “Preferences,” or “Privacy” menu. Here are links for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google ad personalization: You can manage your Google ad preferences at: https://adssettings.google.com
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your browsing experience.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: hersweethaven@gmail.com