Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 01, 2025
Last Updated: May 01, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Stephen K. Hayes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://stephenkhayes.com (the “Site”). It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember your actions or preferences over time. Some cookies are essential to make the site function, while others help us improve your experience or provide additional features.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them)
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential and Functional Cookies
These cookies ensure the site functions properly, such as allowing you to navigate pages securely and store your preferences. This includes:
Complianz – to manage cookie consent and privacy settings
Wordfence – for security and threat detection
Cloudflare – to improve security and performance
2. Analytics Cookies
We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site:
Google Analytics – to gather data on traffic, behavior, and performance so we can improve the website
3. Embedded Media Cookies
Our site includes embedded content from third-party platforms that may set their own cookies:
YouTube and Vimeo – for streaming video content. These platforms may collect usage data even if you don’t interact with the video.
Google Fonts – fonts are loaded via Google’s servers and may involve the collection of technical user data (such as IP address)
4. Marketing and Affiliate Tracking
While we do not serve ads directly, we participate in affiliate programs, which may use cookies to track referrals:
To-Shin Do Online affiliate program – for tracking commission-eligible referrals
Amazon Associates program – to earn commissions on qualifying purchases via affiliate links
5. Email Marketing
ActiveCampaign – we use this platform to manage our mailing list and email communications. It may set cookies related to sign-up forms or email engagement.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, you will be asked to set your cookie preferences via a cookie banner provided by Complianz. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link (usually in the website footer) or by clearing cookies in your browser.
You can also configure your browser settings to block or alert you about cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the site.
Third-Party Cookies
Please note that some cookies are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
The Stephen K. Hayes Team
info @ stephenkhayes.com