Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8/10/2026
This Cookie Policy applies to Delmar Pediatrics PLLC (https://delmarpediatricspllc.com) (the “Site”, “we”, “us”).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to keep them secure, and to provide information to the site’s owners. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function; others are optional and are only used if you agree to them.
We also use the word “cookies” loosely to cover similar technologies such as local storage and pixels where relevant.
2. How we ask for your consent
When you first visit the Site, a banner appears at the bottom of the screen asking whether you accept non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can choose Accept or Decline:
Accept — analytics cookies are switched on and the analytics scripts are allowed to run.
Decline — analytics scripts stay switched off, and any analytics cookies we recognise are cleared from your browser.
Strictly necessary cookies (including security and site-function cookies) are always active because the Site cannot work properly without them; these do not require consent.
Your choice is remembered in a small first-party cookie so you are not asked on every page. You can change your decision at any time using the small “Cookie settings” button that stays in the corner of the Site—its icon is green when analytics cookies are active and grey when they are switched off.
3. Categories of cookies we use
We group cookies into two categories:
Strictly necessary — required for the Site to function and stay secure. Always on.
Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the Site. Only set if you accept.
4. Strictly necessary cookies Always on
These cookies are essential for security, login sessions, and remembering your cookie choice. They are set by WordPress, by the Wordfence security plugin, and by our consent tool. Most visitors who are not logged in will only ever see the consent cookie.
Cookie Set by Purpose Typical duration
widgetcat_consent WidgetCat Cookies Consent (this Site) Remembers whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so the banner isn’t shown again. 20 days (configurable)
wordpress_*, wordpress_logged_in_* WordPress Keeps you signed in and maintains your session. Only set if you have an account and log in. Session / on login
wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* WordPress Remembers interface preferences for logged-in users. Up to 1 year
comment_author_* WordPress If you leave a comment, remembers your name, email, and website so you don’t re-enter them. Up to 1 year
wfwaf-authcookie- Wordfence Security Lets the Wordfence firewall check a logged-in user’s access level before WordPress loads. Only set for users who can log in. Short-lived
wf_loginalerted_ Wordfence Security Helps notify site administrators of a login from a new device or location. Only set for logged-in users when this feature is enabled. Short-lived
wfCBLBypass Wordfence Security Allows a permitted visitor to bypass country-blocking via a hidden URL. Only set if that feature is used. Short-lived
Wordfence cookies are security cookies. They are only set in the situations described above (mainly for people who log in), and they do not track browsing for advertising or analytics.
5. Analytics cookies Consent required
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors find and use the Site—for example which pages are popular—so we can improve it. These cookies are only set after you click Accept. If you decline, they are not set, and any that already exist are cleared.
Cookie Set by Purpose Typical duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client ID. 2 years (browsers often cap at ~13 months)
_ga_ Google Analytics Maintains session state for our GA4 property. 2 years (browsers often cap at ~13 months)
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes visitors (used in some configurations). 24 hours
_gat, _dc_gtm_ Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager Limits the rate of requests to reduce the amount of data collected on high-traffic sites. ~1 minute
Google processes this data as described in its own policies. You can read more at Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google uses cookies. You can also opt out across all sites using Google’s browser add-on.
6. Forms (Gravity Forms)
We use Gravity Forms for contact and other forms. Gravity Forms does not set cookies on the public pages of the Site by default; information you type into a form is sent to us when you submit it, but is not stored in a tracking cookie.
If you have enabled add-ons such as Google reCAPTCHA on your forms, that service may set its own cookies. If you use reCAPTCHA, add a row here noting Google reCAPTCHA cookies and link to Google’s Privacy Policy. If you do not use reCAPTCHA or similar add-ons, you can delete this note before publishing.
7. Managing cookies in your browser
Besides the banner on this Site, you can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or remove cookies and notify you when one is set. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the Site from working. Guidance for common browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time—for example if we add or remove a tool. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please check back occasionally.
9. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at https://delmarpediatricspllc.com/contact/, or by 1220 New Scotland Rd #203, Slingerlands, NY 12159. You may also want to read our Privacy Policy.
This template describes cookies set by WordPress, the WidgetCat Cookies Consent plugin, Google Analytics 4, Gravity Forms, and Wordfence Security as of 8/10/2026. Cookie names and durations set by third parties can change; review periodically.