Cookie Policy for Twilight Chiens
Last updated: 20 May 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function or provide information to the website owner.
2. What cookies we use
Wordfence Security (Essential)
To protect our website from hackers and brute force attacks. Wordfence sets a cookie (wfvt_) to identify trusted web traffic and distinguish real users from bots. This cookie is essential for security and does not require consent. Duration: session / up to 24 hours.
Akismet Spam Protection (Essential)
To filter out spam comments and form submissions. Akismet may set cookies to verify if a user is human and to remember your comment history if you are a returning commenter. This cookie is essential for spam prevention. Duration: up to 365 days.
Google Maps
To show our location map. May set cookies for preferences and usage statistics. Duration varies (managed by Google).
Google Fonts
To display fonts properly. May log your IP address. Duration: session / persistent.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube buttons
Social media links. These services may set cookies if you are logged into them, for tracking and personalisation. Duration varies (managed by each platform).
Cookie Consent Banner
To remember that you accepted our cookie policy. Duration: 365 days.
We do not use:
– Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Advertising or tracking cookies
– Any other non-essential cookies
3. Future cookies
If we later embed YouTube videos, those videos may set cookies. We will update this Cookie Policy at that time.
4. Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings:
– Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
– Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
– Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage website data
– Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Important note about Essential cookies: Disabling security or spam prevention cookies (Wordfence, Akismet) may affect website functionality and increase security risks. Disabling Google Maps cookies will prevent the map from displaying.
5. Cookie consent banner
We display a cookie consent banner to inform you about our use of cookies for Google Maps, Google Fonts, and social media buttons. When you click “Accept” on our banner, we store your preference for one year. You are free to decline by simply not clicking Accept, or by managing cookies via your browser settings (see section 4).
Essential cookies (Wordfence and Akismet) are loaded automatically because they are necessary for website security and spam protection. These do not require your consent under GDPR (Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interest).
Because we do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies, you will only see the banner until you click Accept. No “Reject” button is necessary as no non-essential cookies are loaded without your consent.
6. Contact
For cookie-related questions: info@twilightchiens.com