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Cookie Policy

Which cookies this site sets, what each one does, and how to change your mind.

Last updated August 8, 2026 Applies to silverfoxwebdesigns.com Reading time ~4 min

This Cookie Policy explains how Silver Fox Web Designs (“I,” “me,” or “my”) uses cookies and similar technologies on my website at silverfoxwebdesigns.com. By using my website and accepting my cookie notice, you consent to my use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience. Cookies are widely used and do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.

Types of Cookies I Use

Here is every category at a glance, and what it is set to on this site today. Each one is explained in full underneath.

CategoryWhat it doesDefault
Strictly necessaryKeeps the site working: session handling, protection against brute-force login attempts, and core site features, set by the site security plugin. No personally identifiable information is stored. The site cannot function without these, so they cannot be turned off.Always on
PreferencesRemembers small choices so the site feels right on your next visit: your cookie banner decision (sf_consent, 12 months), a shuffled deck of hero images (sf_imgdeck, 1 hour), and your light or dark theme (sf-theme, browser local storage).On
AnalyticsNot currently used. There are no analytics cookies on this site. The Analytics toggle in the preferences panel is reserved for future use, and nothing would be set until after you accept the cookie notice.Not in use
MarketingNot used. There are no advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies on this website. If that ever changes, this policy and the consent banner would change first.Off

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies set by the site security plugin (SG-Security) that manage your session, protect against brute-force login attempts, and enable core site features. No personally identifiable information is stored in these cookies.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you have made to provide a more personalized experience. I use:

  • sf_consent: stores your cookie banner choice for 12 months so you are not shown the banner on every visit.
  • sf_imgdeck: stores a shuffled deck of hero images (1 hour) so the page does not reshuffle on every navigation.
  • sf-theme (browser local storage): remembers your light/dark theme preference.

Analytics Cookies

This website currently does not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies. The Analytics toggle in the cookie preferences panel is reserved for future use. If analytics are ever added, they will only be set after you have accepted my cookie notice.

Third-Party Resources

All fonts on this website are self-hosted and served directly from my own server. No font data (such as your IP address or browser type) is sent to Google or any other third party when pages load. I do not use advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking on this website.

When you first visit my website, a cookie consent banner will slide in from the lower-left corner of your screen. You may:

  • Accept All: All applicable cookies are enabled. Your preference is stored for 12 months.
  • Reject All: Only strictly necessary cookies are set. Non-essential cookies are not loaded. Your preference is stored for 12 months.
  • Customize: Opens a preferences panel where you can toggle each category individually.

To change your choice at any time, click the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page. You can also use the Clear cookies & reload button inside the preferences panel to wipe all stored cookies and local storage for this site, then reload.

Change your mind whenever you like. Open Cookie Settings in the footer to update your choices in a few seconds.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

I honor the Global Privacy Control signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, all non-essential cookies are automatically rejected on your behalf and the cookie banner is not displayed.

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit the official support pages for: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, I use browser local storage to save your theme preference (light or dark mode) and a small session flag for first-paint optimization. Local storage data is stored on your device and is not transmitted to my server. You can clear it via the Clear cookies & reload button in the preferences panel, or through your browser’s developer tools.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or my data practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of my website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Me

If you have questions about my use of cookies or this policy, please contact me: hello@silverfoxwebdesigns.com. 208-932-4311

Questions about any of this go straight to me, not a support queue. Use the contact page or call 208-932-4311.