Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are used for a variety of purposes, including making websites work properly, improving performance, and providing information to site owners.
How This Website Uses Cookies
This website uses a minimal number of cookies, all of which are essential for security, performance, or functionality. I do not use any advertising, marketing, or tracking cookies.
Cookies on This Website
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security. Helps distinguish human visitors from automated traffic. | 30 minutes |
| __cflb | Cloudflare | Load balancing. Ensures your requests are routed to the same server for a consistent experience. | Session |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Stores proof that you passed a Cloudflare security challenge, so you don’t have to repeat it. | Up to 1 year |
| _lscache_vary | LiteSpeed | Caching. Helps serve pages faster by identifying whether to serve a cached version. | Session |
| cmplz_* | Complianz | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Spam prevention. Used by Google reCAPTCHA v3 to analyze visitor behavior and prevent bot submissions on the contact form. | 6 months |
| rc::a, rc::b, rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA | Additional reCAPTCHA functionality for distinguishing human visitors from bots. | Session / Persistent |
Cookies I Do NOT Use
To be clear about what this website does not do:
- No analytics cookies — I do not use Google Analytics or any visitor tracking tools.
- No advertising cookies — I do not display ads or use retargeting pixels.
- No social media tracking cookies — The social media icons in the footer are simple links, not embedded widgets that track you.
- No third-party marketing cookies — I do not share your data with advertisers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services, not by me directly. These services are:
Cloudflare — Provides security and performance services for this website. Cloudflare cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function safely. Cloudflare Cookie Policy
Google reCAPTCHA — Protects the contact form from spam. Google may set cookies to analyze whether you are a human or a bot. Google Privacy Policy
I do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website, particularly the contact form’s spam protection.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy if the cookies used on this website change. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact me at:
Thomas McComb McComb Media Charlotte, NC [email protected]