Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Chronically Advocating (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://chronicallyadvocating.com (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By using our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you opt out as described below.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytics. Cookies can be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expire automatically).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Website’s functionality, such as security, authentication, and accessibility.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze how visitors use the Website to improve performance and user experience.
- Functional Cookies: Enhance personalization, such as remembering preferences and settings.
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads and track browsing behavior across sites.
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social media platforms.
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wpconsent_geolocation | This cookie is used to store the consent settings based on the visitor's location. | 30 days |
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
CloudFlare
CloudFlare provides web performance and security solutions, enhancing site speed and protecting against threats.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| cf_use_ob | The cf_use_ob cookie informs Cloudflare to fetch the requested resource from the Always Online cache on the designated port. Applicable values are: 0, 80, and 443. The cf_ob_info and cf_use_ob cookies are persistent cookies that expire after 30 seconds. | session |
| __cfwaitingroom | The __cfwaitingroom cookie is only used to track visitors that access a waiting room enabled host and path combination for a zone. Visitors using a browser that does not accept cookies cannot visit the host and path combination while the waiting room is active. | session |
| cf_chl_rc_i | These cookies are for internal use which allows Cloudflare to identify production issues on clients. | session |
| cf_chl_rc_ni | These cookies are for internal use which allows Cloudflare to identify production issues on clients. | session |
| cf_chl_rc_m | These cookies are for internal use which allows Cloudflare to identify production issues on clients. | session |
| __cfruid | Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic. | session |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare's bot products identify and mitigate automated traffic to protect your site from bad bots. Cloudflare places the __cf_bm cookie on End User devices that access Customer sites that are protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. The __cf_bm cookie is necessary for the proper functioning of these bot solutions. | session |
| __cflb | When enabling session affinity with Cloudflare Load Balancer, Cloudflare sets a __cflb cookie with a unique value on the first response to the requesting client. Cloudflare routes future requests to the same origin, optimizing network resource usage. In the event of a failover, Cloudflare sets a new __cflb cookie to direct future requests to the failover pool. | session |
| _cfuvid | The _cfuvid cookie is only set when a site uses this option in a Rate Limiting Rule, and is only used to allow the Cloudflare WAF to distinguish individual users who share the same IP address. | session |
| cf_clearance | Whether a CAPTCHA or Javascript challenge has been solved. | session |
| __cfseq | Sequence rules uses cookies to track the order of requests a user has made and the time between requests and makes them available via Cloudflare Rules. This allows you to write rules that match valid or invalid sequences. The specific cookies used to validate sequences are called sequence cookies. | session |
| cf_ob_info | The cf_ob_info cookie provides information on: The HTTP Status Code returned by the origin web server. The Ray ID of the original failed request. The data center serving the traffic | session |
WP Consent API
WP Consent API is a plugin that standardizes the communication of accepted consent categories between plugins.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wp_consent_{category} | Stores your consent preference for a specific cookie category (e.g., functional, marketing). It ensures consistent consent management across WordPress plugins supporting the WP Consent API. | 30 days |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Facebook Pixel
Facebook Pixel is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| _fbc | Used to track the last session visit. | 12 months |
| _fbp | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | 3 months |
| fr | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | 3 months |
4. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies
We process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest (U.S. Law & GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) – Essential and functional cookies to operate our Website.
- Consent (GDPR & U.S. State Laws like CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, and CTDPA) – Analytics, advertising, and targeting cookies are used only with your consent.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept, reject, or modify your cookie preferences. You can:
- Adjust Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies. Check your browser’s settings for details.
- Use Our Cookie Consent Tool: Upon visiting our Website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to customize your preferences.
- Opt Out of Targeted Ads: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at http://optout.aboutads.info/ or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some features on our Website are provided by third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Facebook Pixel (for ad targeting)
- Other advertising networks
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We do not control their cookie practices.
7. Your Rights Under U.S. State Laws and GDPR
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:
- California (CCPA/CPRA): You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by clicking “CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act” on our Website.
- Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
- GDPR (for EU users): You can withdraw consent at any time and request data access, correction, deletion, or portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Please review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 818.851.0082
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
