Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other devices when websites are loaded into a browser. They are widely used to remember you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a session cookie) or for multiple repeat visits (using a persistent cookie). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions, such as allowing users to register and remain logged in.
Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as first-party cookies), or by other websites who serve up content on that site (third-party cookies).
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to save your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Cookies set by Jetpack
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
| comment_author_{HASH} | 347 days | Remembers the value entered into the comment form‘s name field. Specific to the site from which it is set. This cookie mirrors one set by the core WordPress software for commenting purposes. |
| comment_author_email_{HASH} | 347 days | Remembers the value entered into the comment form‘s email field. Specific to the site from which it is set. This cookie mirrors one set by the core WordPress software for commenting purposes. |
| comment_author_url_{HASH} | 347 days | Remembers the value entered into the comment form‘s URL field. Specific to the site from which it is set. This cookie mirrors one set by the core WordPress software for commenting purposes |
Cookies are used by Jetpack in a variety of ways. The cookies set will depend on the specific features that are enabled on a site. The cookies are only set when a user interacts with one of these features, or to allow admin functions to be performed from within the site’s dashboard (/wp-admin).
Further details are provided in the following tables, which list the various cookies that are set for visitors and registered users of sites with the Jetpack plugin installed.
Visitor cookies
Jetpack Comments
Mobile Theme
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
| akm_mobile | 3.5 days | Remembers whether or not a user wishes to view the mobile version of a site. |
Subscriptions
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
| jetpack_comments_subscribe_{HASH} | 347 days | Remembers the state of the post and comment subscriptioncheckboxes. |
| jetpack_blog_subscribe_{HASH} | 347 days | Remembers the state of the post and comment subscriptioncheckboxes. |
EU Cookie Law Banner
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
| eucookielaw | 30 days | Remembers the state of visitor acceptance to the EU Cookie Law banner. |