Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 13, 2026This Cookie Policy explains how Boss Lady Journal ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit bossladyjournal.com. We want to be transparent about what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy. Please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information about how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — your computer, tablet, or smartphone — when you visit. Think of them as a website's memory: they help the site remember who you are, what you prefer, and what you've done before, so your experience feels smoother and more personalised each time you return.
Cookies are widely used across the internet. They are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware. Most are completely harmless and simply make websites work better.
There are two main types based on who sets them:
- First-party cookies — set directly by Boss Lady Journal and only readable by us.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services (like Google or Meta) whose features we embed on our site.
Cookies can also be categorised by how long they last:
- Session cookies — temporary; deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a full breakdown of the cookies active on bossladyjournal.com. We have grouped them by purpose so you can quickly understand what each one does.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like security and navigation would break. Because they are strictly necessary, they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
session_id |
Boss Lady Journal | Manages your active session and keeps you authenticated as you navigate between pages | Session | First-party |
csrf_token |
Boss Lady Journal | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks, ensuring form submissions are legitimate | Session | First-party |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to give you a more personalised experience. You can opt out of these, though doing so may affect how the site looks for you.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
theme_pref |
Boss Lady Journal | Remembers your display preferences (such as text size or colour theme) so you don't need to reset them on every visit | 1 year | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content — which articles are most popular, how readers navigate the site, and where we can improve. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous; no individual reader is identified.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number; used to calculate traffic volume and analyse user behaviour across sessions | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited, used to differentiate users within a single day | 24 hours | Third-party |
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies allow us and our advertising partners to show you ads that are relevant to your interests. If you opt out of these cookies, you may still see ads — they just won't be personalised.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Meta / Facebook | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertisements; tracks visits across websites that use the Facebook Pixel | 3 months | Third-party |
3. Managing Your Consent
You are in control of the cookies that are placed on your device — with one exception:
Essential cookies cannot be disabled. They are required for basic site functionality such as security and session management. Blocking them through your browser may cause the site to stop working correctly.
All other cookie categories — Functional, Analytics, and Advertising — are optional. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time in the following ways:
- Browser settings — most modern browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. See Section 4 below for step-by-step instructions.
- Opt-out tools — for Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For Meta/Facebook advertising, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences.
- Industry opt-outs — you can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Your Online Choices platform (EU/UK).
Please note that withdrawing consent does not delete cookies already placed; you will also need to clear existing cookies from your browser (see Section 4).
4. How to Delete Cookies
The steps below show how to clear cookies in the most popular browsers. Deleting cookies will sign you out of most websites and reset any saved preferences.
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy and security → Delete browsing data.
- Select a time range, check Cookies and other site data, and click Delete data.
- To block future cookies, go to Privacy and security → Third-party cookies and adjust your preference.
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (☰) and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security → scroll to Cookies and Site Data → click Clear Data…
- Ensure Cookies and Site Data is checked and click Clear.
- To block cookies, select Custom under Enhanced Tracking Protection and choose your cookie blocking level.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari → Preferences (or Settings on macOS Ventura and later).
- Click the Privacy tab → Manage Website Data…
- Click Remove All to delete all cookies, or search for a specific site and remove individually.
- To prevent cross-site tracking, ensure Prevent cross-site tracking is checked on the Privacy tab.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy, search, and services → under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
- Check Cookies and other site data and click Clear now.
- For ongoing control, scroll to Tracking prevention and choose Basic, Balanced, or Strict.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some features on Boss Lady Journal are provided by third-party services — including Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook). When these services are active on our pages, they may set their own cookies on your device.
We do not control third-party cookies. We cannot access or modify them, and they are governed entirely by the privacy practices of the respective third parties. We encourage you to review their policies directly:
- Google Analytics / Google LLC — Google Privacy Policy & Google Cookies Policy
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — Facebook Cookie Policy & Facebook Privacy Policy
We periodically review the third-party services we use. If we add new third-party providers that set cookies, we will update this policy and the cookie table in Section 2 accordingly.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or improvements to how we explain our practices.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically so you stay informed. Your continued use of bossladyjournal.com after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If we make a significant change — for example, introducing a new category of cookies — we will take reasonable steps to let you know, such as a notice on the homepage.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, the cookies we use, or how to exercise your preferences, please don't hesitate to reach out:
Boss Lady Journal
Email: contact@bossladyjournal.com
Website: bossladyjournal.com
For questions relating to how we handle your personal data more broadly, please also review our Privacy Policy. For the general rules governing your use of the website, see our Terms of Use.