This Cookie Policy explains how Place To Be Community (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at placetobe.community. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies help us improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_* | Authentication cookie for logged-in users | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Indicates when you are logged in | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores your WordPress dashboard settings | 1 year |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks if your browser accepts cookies | Session |
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author_* | Remembers your name for comments | 1 year |
| comment_author_email_* | Remembers your email for comments | 1 year |
| comment_author_url_* | Remembers your website for comments | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics – maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Some content on our site is provided by third parties such as Spotify (podcast embeds), YouTube (video embeds), and social media platforms. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content on our pages. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
Our website may include embedded content from other websites (e.g. Spotify players, YouTube videos, social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited those websites directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the “Options”, “Settings” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the tables above. When a cookie expires, it is automatically deleted from your device. You can also manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings as described above. Additionally, if you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or request that we erase any personal data we hold about you.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at weare@placetobe.community.
Last updated: April 2026