Cookie policy.
What cookies are, which ones we use, and how to manage them. In compliance with the GDPR and the French ePrivacy directive.
Last updated · May 2026
01 · What is a cookie
What is a cookie.
A cookie is a small text file deposited on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. It allows the site to recognise your browser, remember your preferences, measure audience, and provide certain services.
Cookies do not access personal files on your device and cannot install software or run programs. Some cookies are essential to the site's operation, others are optional and require your consent before being deposited.
02 · Cookies we use
Cookies used on this site.
jimmybraun.org uses three categories of cookies, with different purposes and consent requirements.
Essential · No consent required
Strictly necessary cookies.
These cookies are required for the basic operation of the site. They cannot be deactivated and do not require your consent under article 82 of the French Data Protection Act.
- wordpress_* · session management when logged in to the WordPress admin
- wp-settings-* · WordPress administrator interface preferences
- cookie_notice_accepted · records your cookie consent choice
Analytics · Consent required
Audience measurement (Google Analytics).
These cookies allow us to count visits, identify the most popular pages, and improve the site's content. They are deposited only after your explicit consent.
- _ga · unique visitor identifier · 13 months
- _ga_* · session statistics · 13 months
- _gid · daily visitor identifier · 24 hours
Security & performance · Legitimate interest
Security & performance (Jetpack, Akismet).
These cookies protect the site against attacks and spam, and improve loading speed. They are based on legitimate interest in the security of the service, in accordance with article 6.1.f of the GDPR.
- jetpack-stats-* · anonymous traffic measurement
- akismet-* · spam filtering on comments
03 · Manage your preferences
Manage your cookie preferences.
You can accept, refuse or modify your cookie choices at any time using the consent banner displayed on first visit, or by clearing the cookies in your browser settings.
Browser settings
Each browser allows you to manage cookies independently:
Firefox · Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Chrome · Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Safari · Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge · Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt out of Google Analytics specifically
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data on all sites, you can install the official browser add-on provided by Google: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Note. Refusing analytics cookies does not affect site browsing. The site remains fully functional without them. Refusing essential cookies, on the other hand, may degrade certain features (admin area, comment forms).
04 · Updates
Updates to this policy.
This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in cookies used on the site or in applicable law. The date of the last update is shown at the top of the page.
For more information about how your data is processed, see our privacy policy and our legal notice.
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Last updated May 2026 · For any question, contact hello@jimmybraun.org.