How we use cookies to improve your experience
Your choices and control over cookie preferences
Last Updated: October 22, 2025
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Simple Example: Think of cookies like a restaurant remembering your usual order—they make your next visit smoother and more personalized. Cookies help our website remember things like your cookie consent choice or help us understand which pages are most helpful to visitors.
Cookies don't contain viruses or malware, and they can't access other files on your computer. They're simply small text files that help improve your web experience.
WordsmithDirect uses cookies to:
Important: We only use cookies with your consent (except essential cookies needed for the website to function properly).
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples of essential cookies:
These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect information anonymously.
What analytics cookies track:
Note: This data is aggregated and anonymous—we cannot identify individual visitors.
These remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features and personalization.
What functional cookies remember:
Here's a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you visit our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| sessionId | Maintains your session while browsing | Session (closes when browser closes) |
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
You have complete control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
You can control cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:
Chrome: Click the padlock icon in the address bar → Cookies → Find wordsmithdirect.com → Click the trash icon next to each cookie → Done
Firefox: Click the padlock icon → Clear cookies and site data → Remove
Edge: Click the padlock icon → Cookies → Select unwanted cookies → Remove → Done
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Search for wordsmithdirect.com → Remove
⚠️ Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the website to function.
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies when you interact with them:
Used for website analytics to understand visitor behavior
Used when you book appointments (only activated when you use the booking feature)
Used when you submit contact forms (only activated when you submit a form)
Note: We don't control third-party cookies. Please check their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies and your data.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals websites not to track you. Currently, there's no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
We honor your cookie consent choices regardless of DNT settings. If you reject non-essential cookies through our consent banner, we won't use analytics or marketing cookies regardless of your DNT setting.
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or change how we use cookies. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Major changes will be announced through:
Check the "Last Updated" date at the top to see when this policy was last revised.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Brian Pollard
WordsmithDirect
Cincinnati, OH 45247
Email: brian@wordsmithdirect.com
Website: wordsmithdirect.com
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