COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: October 3, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Cherished Events (“The Cherished Events,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://thecherishedevents.com (the “Website“).
This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies that may be used on our Website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used as described in this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, phone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and certain information about how you use the website.
Cookies can help websites function properly, improve performance, understand how visitors use the site, and support certain features and services.
Cookies set directly by The Cherished Events are called first-party cookies. Cookies placed by other companies, such as analytics or advertising providers, are called third-party cookies.
Some cookies may collect information that, when combined with other information, could be considered personal information under applicable privacy laws.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
The Cherished Events may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies may be necessary for certain parts of our Website to function properly. They can support basic WordPress functionality, security, page operation, and other essential website features.
Because these cookies may be necessary for the Website to operate, they generally cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tools.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use The Cherished Events.
Analytics information may help us understand things such as:
- How many people visit our Website
- Which pages and articles receive visits
- How visitors navigate through the Website
- How long visitors spend on different pages
- How visitors arrive at our Website
- General website performance and engagement
We use this information to improve our content, Website structure, user experience, and overall performance.
Google Analytics may use cookies such as _ga and ga* to distinguish users and sessions and to help us understand website usage.
3. Functionality and Performance Cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may be used to support Website functionality and improve the performance of the Website.
For example, WordPress may use certain browser storage or cookie-related technologies to support functionality on the Website.
The specific cookies used may change as we add, remove, or update plugins, themes, analytics tools, or other Website features.
4. Advertising Cookies
The Cherished Events may use third-party advertising services in the future, including advertising partners associated with website monetization.
If advertising services are added to the Website, those providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver advertisements, measure advertising performance, prevent fraud, and, where permitted, provide advertisements that may be more relevant to visitors.
The specific advertising cookies and technologies used will depend on the advertising provider and services active on the Website at that time.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices regarding non-essential advertising cookies.
Cookies Currently Used on Our Website
The cookies and technologies used on our Website may change as the Website, WordPress installation, plugins, analytics services, and other tools are updated.
Based on the services currently used on The Cherished Events, cookies may include the following:
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Type | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Helps distinguish users and understand website usage through Google Analytics. | Google Analytics | Analytics | Up to approximately 2 years, depending on configuration |
| ga* | Helps maintain session and usage information for Google Analytics. | Google Analytics | Analytics | Up to approximately 2 years, depending on configuration |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Supports WordPress emoji functionality on pages where it is used. | WordPress / The Cherished Events | Functionality | Session or as determined by the browser |
The exact cookies placed on your device may vary depending on the page you visit, your browser, your device, and the services or plugins active on the Website.
Third-Party Services
Some services used on our Website may be provided by third parties. These third parties may place their own cookies or similar technologies on your device.
For example, we use Google Analytics to understand Website traffic and usage.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from websites and applications that use its services through Google’s privacy information.
We do not control the cookies placed by third-party services. We recommend reviewing the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information about how those services process information.
How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies, subject to applicable law.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies
- Allow cookies only from certain websites
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of some parts of our Website.
If our Website provides a cookie preference or consent banner, you may also use that tool to manage the categories of cookies you allow.
How Can You Control Cookies Through Your Browser?
The process for managing cookies varies depending on the browser you use. You can visit your browser’s help or privacy settings for instructions.
Common browsers include:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
You may also use your device settings to manage certain tracking and privacy preferences.
What About Other Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are not the only technologies that may be used to understand how visitors interact with a website.
We or our third-party service providers may use technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, or similar technologies. These technologies may help us understand website traffic, measure the effectiveness of content or marketing, maintain website functionality, or analyze visitor activity.
Where these technologies rely on cookies, managing or disabling cookies may affect how they function.
Do We Use Targeted Advertising?
The Cherished Events may use third-party advertising services now or in the future.
If advertising services are active on the Website, advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to collect information about browsing activity and interactions with advertisements.
This information may be used to provide, personalize, measure, or improve advertising, depending on the provider’s practices and applicable law.
We do not use cookies for the purpose of directly collecting information such as your name, postal address, or email address unless you voluntarily provide that information through another feature of the Website.
Children’s Privacy
The Cherished Events is a general audience website. We do not knowingly use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect personal information directly from children for the purpose of creating profiles or delivering targeted advertising to children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us through our Website, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
How Often Will We Update This Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:
- The cookies and technologies used on our Website
- The services, plugins, or analytics tools we use
- Advertising or monetization services
- Applicable legal or regulatory requirements
- Our Website’s features and functionality
When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us through our Website:
The Cherished Events
Website: https://thecherishedevents.com
Email: [dcherishedevents@gmail.com]
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