Cookies Policy

Identity Code Method Academy™ (ICMA)

Effective date: June 2026
Last updated: June 2026

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies do not give us access to your device or any personal information beyond what you choose to share.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies on identitycodemethod.com to:

Ensure the website functions correctly
Remember your session and preferences
Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
Support third-party tools and integrations we use to deliver our services

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
Session cookie	Maintains your session while browsing	Session (deleted when browser closes)
Security cookie	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session
WordPress authentication	Required for admin access	Session / persistent

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised — it does not identify you personally.

Cookie	Set by	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
`_ga_[ID]`	Google Analytics	Maintains session state	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users — session tracking	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	1 minute

Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
FluentBooking	Maintains your booking session and selected date/time	Session
WordPress preferences	Remembers your preferences (e.g. cookie consent)	1 year

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may include content or tools from third parties that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

Third party	Purpose	Their policy
Google Meet	Used for booking confirmation links	google.com/privacy
Stripe	Payment processing	stripe.com/privacy
PayPal	Payment processing	paypal.com/privacy

4. COOKIES WE DO NOT USE

We do not use:

Advertising or targeting cookies
Cookies that track you across other websites
Cookies that build advertising profiles

5. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Block all or specific cookies
Delete cookies

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services

Please note: Disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of identitycodemethod.com. Some features, including the booking system and assessment, may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit identitycodemethod.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You may accept all cookies or manage your preferences at that time.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

6. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made.

7. CONTACT

For questions about our use of cookies:

Email: [email protected]
Website: identitycodemethod.com
Business: Identity Code Method Academy™ (ICMA)
Location: Maryland, United States