Cookie Policy
How Printing TLDR uses cookies and similar tracking technologies
Last Updated: April 3, 2026This cookie policy explains how Printing TLDR (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on printingtldr.com and newsletter.printingtldr.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this cookie policy. If you do not agree, adjust your browser settings or discontinue use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently and provide useful information to site owners.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary — expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set by printingtldr.com directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (analytics, newsletter platform)
2. How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. These include security, session management, and WordPress authentication. They cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
Enhance functionality and personalisation: storing preferences, language settings, and form data.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with printingtldr.com — page views, session duration, traffic sources, and content performance. This helps us improve the site and newsletter content.
Marketing and Attribution Cookies
UTM parameter tracking, conversion tracking for newsletter signups, and referral attribution stored in localStorage.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | User authentication | Essential | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | Security & authentication | Essential | Session |
| wp-settings-* | User preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics — visitor tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — session tracking | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — request throttling | Analytics | 1 minute |
| tldr_utm | Marketing attribution (localStorage) | Marketing | Persistent |
Note on LocalStorage
We use localStorage to store UTM parameters for marketing attribution. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent automatically with each request and remains on your device until manually cleared.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour using anonymous data.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance reporting
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
Beehiiv (Newsletter Platform)
Our newsletter at newsletter.printingtldr.com is hosted on Beehiiv. When you subscribe or visit newsletter pages, Beehiiv may set cookies for subscriber tracking and email engagement.
- Provider: Beehiiv, Inc.
- Purpose: Newsletter delivery, subscriber management, open/click tracking
- Privacy Policy: Beehiiv Privacy Policy
Gumroad
Our payment processor for digital products uses cookies for secure payment processing and fraud prevention.
- Provider: Gumroad, Inc.
- Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Privacy Policy: Gumroad Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block, or accept cookies per site.
Important: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality including account login and access to gated content.
How to Manage Cookies by Browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Opt Out of Analytics
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser (honoured by some services)
Clear LocalStorage
- Open browser developer console (F12)
- Go to Application or Storage tab
- Find Local Storage → printingtldr.com
- Right-click and select Clear
6. Do Not Track Signals
There is currently no industry standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not specifically respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through your browser as described above.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically. When changes are made we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via the Wide Format Brief newsletter. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Your Privacy Rights
For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
CCPA Rights (California Visitors)
California residents may request information about data collected via cookies, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal data. We do not sell personal data. Contact us at hello@printingtldr.com.
Questions About Cookies?
Email: hello@printingtldr.com
Website: printingtldr.com
Location: Köping, Sweden