1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. We also use similar technologies like local storage, SDK storage, and pixels (collectively, "cookies"). Some cookies are set by us (first‑party) and some by third parties.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to operate and secure the site, remember your preferences, understand usage, and (with your consent) measure and improve our marketing. Our consent banner and preference center let you control optional categories.
Developer note. In code, you can programmatically open preferences with WD.showPreferenceCenter() and check categories with WD.getConsent().
3. Types of cookies
| Category | Examples & purpose | Who sets it | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session ID, load balancing, CSRF. Required to sign in, keep you logged in, and secure forms. | Whistler Digital | Session / up to 12 months |
| Preferences | Language, theme, consent state. | Whistler Digital | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics (opt‑in) | Page views, events, aggregate performance metrics used to improve the product. | Whistler or analytics providers | 6–24 months |
| Marketing (opt‑in) | Attribution, measuring campaign effectiveness. May allow partners to show relevant ads. | Marketing providers | Up to 24 months |
Representative cookie list (example)
| Name | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _wd_session | Essential | Maintains logged‑in session | Session |
| wd_csrf | Essential | Protects forms from CSRF | Session |
| wd_consent | Preferences | Stores your consent choices | 12 months |
| _wd_analytics | Analytics | Anonymous usage measurement | 13 months |
| _wd_marketing | Marketing | Campaign attribution | 6–24 months |
Provider‑specific cookies may vary over time. Enterprise customers can request a current list at privacy@whistlerdigital.com.
4. Manage your choices
You can control non‑essential cookies in several ways:
- Our banner & preference center: Use the buttons on this page or the banner shown on first visit.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help for instructions.
- Opt‑out tools: Some providers offer their own opt‑out mechanisms.
SDK snippet. Example: WD.setConsent({ analytics: true, marketing: false }) to allow analytics but disable marketing.
5. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control
We honor legally recognized browser signals where required. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we treat it as an opt‑out from selling/sharing personal data for targeted advertising, and we restrict non‑essential trackers accordingly.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the cookies we use or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via the site banner or product notifications.
7. Contact
Questions? Contact us at privacy@whistlerdigital.com.