This page explains cookies and third-party services used on audiolatry.com, including Google Analytics, StatCounter and spam protection. For information about personal data and your rights, read our Privacy Policy.
Analytics and website security
We use Google Analytics and StatCounter to understand how visitors use Audiolatry. Our contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection. Website administration and security features may also use cookies when you sign in or use protected areas.
Cookie table
Cookie names and lifetimes may change, and browsers can shorten the provider’s configured expiry.
Cookies and storage used by Audiolatry and its services
| Cookie / storage |
Provider / category |
Purpose and when used |
Duration |
_ga |
Google Analytics / analytics |
Distinguishes visitors when a GA4 tag sets analytics cookies. Depends on the Analytics configuration. |
Default: 2 years; settings and browser limits may shorten this. |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics / analytics |
Stores GA4 session state. The suffix depends on the configured Google Analytics property. |
Default: 2 years; settings and browser limits may shorten this. |
sc_is_visitor_unique |
StatCounter / analytics
First party: audiolatry.com |
Helps recognize repeat visits to this website. Observed in the public browser check. |
Approximately 400 days in the browser check; provider and browser settings can vary. |
is_unique
is_visitor_unique |
StatCounter / analytics
Third party: statcounter.com |
Supports visitor recognition and visit statistics. Both names were observed; third-party cookie restrictions may prevent them. |
Approximately 400 days in the browser check; provider and browser settings can vary. |
_GRECAPTCHA |
Google reCAPTCHA / security
Third party: google.com |
Supports automated-traffic and spam risk analysis. Observed in the public browser check. |
Approximately 180 days in the browser check. |
wordpress_test_cookie |
WordPress / functional |
Checks whether the browser accepts cookies when the WordPress sign-in page is used. Not set for every visitor. |
Session. |
wordpress_logged_in_*
wordpress_sec_* |
WordPress / authentication |
Maintains sign-in and protected account access. Applies to signed-in users, not ordinary anonymous browsing. |
Session or persistent sign-in duration, depending on sign-in settings. |
Video-provider cookies or local storage
Names vary |
YouTube / Vimeo
External media |
May be used when you choose to play an embedded demo. Provider settings and browser restrictions determine what is stored. |
Provider-dependent; session or persistent storage. |
Provider references: Google Analytics cookie information, StatCounter cookie information and Google reCAPTCHA cookie information.
Video demos and external checkouts
Product and News video demos load a YouTube or Vimeo player when you choose to play them. Those providers may then process information about your interaction. Download and purchase buttons take you to external services such as Gumroad and Payhip; their cookies and privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Your browser settings
You can use your browser’s settings to inspect, restrict or remove cookies and site data. Restricting cookies or scripts may affect sign-in, forms, video players or external checkouts. See Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on and StatCounter’s visitor cookie information for provider-specific options.
Questions about these services or your data? Contact Audiolatry.
