Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) 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 contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage function in comparable ways and are also covered by this Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Concord Strategic at concordstrategic.org. References to "we", "us", and "our" in this policy refer to Concord Strategic.
Contact: info@concordstrategic.org | 5457 Twin Knolls Rd Suite 300, Columbia MD 21045
We use four categories of cookies. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies at any time.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled because without them the site would not work — they enable core functionality such as security, login sessions, and shopping cart operations. They do not collect personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Maintains your login session when signed into your account | Session / 14 days | WordPress |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security token to validate login credentials | Session | WordPress |
| wp-settings-* | Stores user interface preferences for logged-in users | 1 year | WordPress |
| edd_items_in_cart | Tracks items in your shopping cart | Session | Easy Digital Downloads |
| edd_cart_details | Stores cart contents for checkout purposes | Session | Easy Digital Downloads |
| cs_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days | Concord Strategic |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies | Session | WordPress |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, where they come from, and whether they encounter any errors. This helps us improve the website. All data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. We do not currently have analytics scripts active, but we may implement them in the future (such as Google Analytics or Matomo).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics | 2 years | Google (future) |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Google (future) |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period | 24 hours | Google (future) |
We participate in, or plan to participate in, affiliate marketing programs. When you click on an affiliate link on our website — a link to a third-party product or service for which we may earn a commission — an affiliate tracking cookie may be set to attribute the referral to us. These cookies record which affiliate link brought you to a third-party website so that we can receive a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
We are required by the FTC and applicable affiliate network terms to disclose this relationship. Any page containing affiliate links will include an affiliate disclosure statement.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| affiliate_ref | Tracks referral source from affiliate links clicked on our site | 30–90 days | Affiliate Networks (future) |
| aff_id | Identifies affiliate partner who referred a visitor to us | 30–90 days | Affiliate Networks (future) |
| Program-specific cookies | Each affiliate program (Amazon, ShareASale, etc.) sets its own tracking cookies | Varies by program | Third-party programs |
Marketing cookies track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and allow us or our advertising partners to show you more relevant advertisements. We do not currently run paid advertising campaigns. If we implement paid advertising in the future (such as Meta Ads or Google Ads), these cookies may be activated.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook pixel — tracks conversions from Facebook ads | 90 days | Meta (future) |
| _fbc | Facebook click identifier from Facebook ad links | 90 days | Meta (future) |
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties — services we use to operate the website or provide functionality. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies that govern how they use the data collected:
You can review and update your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings tool:
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Tools", or "Settings" menu of your browser. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the website.
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and cookies:
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information is collected, request deletion of your personal information, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and non-discrimination for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@concordstrategic.org.
If you are located in the EU or UK, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for placing non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Contact us to exercise your rights to access, rectification, erasure, portability, objection, or restriction of processing.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The retention periods for each cookie type are listed in the tables in Section 3.
Your cookie consent preferences are stored for 365 days. After this period, we will ask for your consent again.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — particularly as we add affiliate marketing programs, analytics tools, or advertising capabilities. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We use essential cookies to make our site work, analytics cookies to understand how you use it, and affiliate tracking cookies to support our content. Cookie Policy · Privacy Policy
Choose which cookies you allow. Essential cookies are always active. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
Required for login sessions, cart, and site security. Cannot be disabled.
Help us understand how visitors use the site. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
Track referrals from affiliate partners and attribute commissions. We may earn a commission on purchases made through affiliate links.
Used for relevant ads and tracking campaign effectiveness. Not currently active.