Cookie Policy Last Updated: February 1, 2025
1. Introduction to Maryland Law Blog’s Cookie Policy
Maryland Law Blog (“we,” “us,” or “our”), owned and operated by M. Preston Lane Jr., uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (https://marylandlawblog.com) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how users interact with our content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
In addition, Maryland Law Blog encourages you to click here to review its privacy policy.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to improve website performance and inform site owners.
3. How Does Maryland Law Blog Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or leaving comments. Without these cookies, the website may not perform as intended.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether they receive error messages. We use this information to improve the site’s performance and usability. These cookies are usually placed by third-party analytics providers (see below).
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your choices (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Maryland Law Blog | Tests if the browser accepts cookies. No personal data. | Session | Essential |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Maryland Law Blog | Identifies logged-in users to allow access to restricted content. No personal data. | Session | Essential |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | Maryland Law Blog | Helps to secure the site by verifying login status. No personal data. | Session | Essential |
| wp-settings-{time}-[UID] | Maryland Law Blog | Stores user settings for the WordPress interface. | 1 year | Functionality |
| comment_author_[hash] | Maryland Law Blog | Remembers the name a commenter entered. | 347 days | Functionality |
| comment_author_email_[hash] | Maryland Law Blog | Remembers the email address a commenter entered. | 347 days | Functionality |
| comment_author_url_[hash] | Maryland Law Blog | Remembers the website URL a commenter entered. | 347 days | Functionality |
| cluid | Clicky | Clicky unique ID tracking cookie anonymously identifies visitors to analyze their use of a website to improve the user experience. | 1 year | Performance |
| clsk | Clicky | The Clicky session tracking cookie detects the first page a visitor views on a website. This ensures that certain behaviors only occur on a user’s first-page view to maintain site speed. | 1 hour | Performance |
| cspa | Clicky | Clicky tracking opt-out cookie. If this cookie is present in a visitor’s browser, Clicky will not track them. | 100 years | Performance |
| heatmaps_g2g_102086832 | Clicky | The Clicky heatmap tracking cookie tracks visitor behavior on a website. | 5 hours | Performance |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Maryland Law Blog website are placed by third-party services that we use.
These include:
- Clicky Analytics: We use Clicky Analytics to track website usage and improve the performance of our site. Clicky may use cookies to collect information about your visits to our websites.
For more information about Clicky’s privacy practices, please visit their privacy policy: https://clicky.com/terms/.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences.
These settings are usually found in your browser’s Options, Preferences, or Settings menu.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b2-5495-2d9ca435252c
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
The Maryland Law Blog may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
We will post the new Cookie Policy on this page to notify you of any changes. You are advised to review this Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Maryland Law Blog
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: Contact@MarylandLawBlog.com.
Important Notes:
- Link to this Page: Make sure to link this Cookie Policy page prominently from your main Privacy Policy (e.g., in the “Cookies” section).
- Legal Review: This template is for informational purposes only, not legal advice. If applicable to your website visitors, it is crucial to have this Cookie Policy reviewed by an attorney familiar with internet law and privacy regulations, including the GDPR and the CCPA/CPRA. They can help ensure it accurately reflects your practices and complies with all relevant laws.
- Regular Updates: Review and update your Cookie Policy periodically, especially when you add or change the cookies used on your site.