Cookie Policy

FigurativeDevices.com (“the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to run the website, remember choices, and protect against abuse. This notice explains what these technologies are, why they are used, and the choices available to visitors.

1) Who is responsible

Website: FigurativeDevices.com
Controller: Muhammad Saad
Contact: contact@figurativedevices.com

2) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on a device by a website. They remember actions and preferences for a period of time. In this notice, “cookies” covers related technologies such as local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels used for the same purposes.

3) How cookies are used on this Site

• Strictly Necessary: run the site, security, load balancing, sign-in for authors/admins.
• Preferences: remember commenter details.
• Performance/CDN (Cloudflare): protect the site and reduce load times.
• Analytics Tools

Quick summary before the table

The table lists the cookie categories in use on FigurativeDevices.com with typical examples for a WordPress setup. Names and durations may vary by theme, configuration, and updates.

Notes (Cloudflare and plugins)
Cloudflare may set:
• __cf_bm — bot management (about 30 minutes).
• cf_clearance — challenge pass (up to 1 year, depends on settings).
• __cfruid — rate limiting (session).
Cookie names and lifetimes may change when Cloudflare updates its security features.
Plugins: some WordPress plugins may set their own necessary cookies for features they provide. When a new plugin adds a cookie, this page will be updated.

4) Legal bases

Where required (for example, in the EEA/UK):

• Legitimate interest for strictly necessary and Cloudflare security cookies.
• No non-essential cookies are set by default. If that changes, the Site will request consent.

5) Managing choices

Browser settings let visitors block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect certain features, such as staying logged in while editing.

6) Third-party cookies

Cloudflare is in use for security and performance. See Cloudflare’s privacy documentation for details on processing and safeguards.

7) Data retention

Cookie lifetimes appear in the table. Server logs are kept only as long as required for security, debugging, and compliance.

8) International transfers

Cloudflare and hosting providers may process data outside a visitor’s country. Standard safeguards under their terms apply.

9) Your rights

Depending on location, rights may include access, correction, deletion, objection, restriction, portability, and withdrawal of consent (if non-essential cookies are introduced later). To exercise rights, email contact@figurativedevices.com.

10) Do Not Sell or Share (US—CCPA/CPRA)

The Site does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

11) Children’s data

This Site is not directed to children under the age where consent laws apply. If a guardian believes a child has provided personal data, contact contact@figurativedevices.com to request removal.

12) Updates to this policy

This Cookie Policy may change to reflect law or service updates. The “Last updated” date shows the latest revision. Material changes will appear on this page.

Refined Intro

The Site employs cookies and other technologies to operate, remember preferences, and prevent misuse. This notice outlines their purpose and visitor options.

Attributes

• Cookie Type: Session, Persistent, Third-Party
• Data Collection: User behavior, preferences, and security
• User Control: Opt-out, delete, and manage cookies