Cookie Policy – The Team Freelance

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
portal_session	Client Portal authentication	7 days
wp_rest	WordPress REST API nonce	Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
_ga, _gid	Google Analytics — visitor tracking	2 years / 24 hours
ma_visitor	Chatbot — returning visitor identification	90 days

2.3 Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
theme_preference	Dark/light mode preference	1 year
ma_session	Chatbot conversation session	Session

3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

4. Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
Stripe: Payment processing security
Calendly: Meeting scheduling (when embedded)

5. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email hello@theteamfreelance.com