Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on Wild Compass, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as:
- Page navigation and access to secure areas
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Security features like CSRF protection
These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics cookies collect information such as:
- Number of visitors to our website
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How visitors found our website (search engine, direct link, etc.)
- General geographic location (country/city level only)
This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Your preferred language or region
- Whether you've dismissed certain notifications
- Your display preferences (e.g., dark mode if available)
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content
Our blog posts may include embedded content (such as videos from YouTube or maps from Google Maps). These embedded services may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies specifically:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact Page.
More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: