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, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels — we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Cookies We Set
The following table lists every cookie or storage key set by E8 Productions, its purpose, and how long it persists.
Essential Cookies
These are required for the service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features like login and security.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Authenticates your session after login. Required to stay signed in. | Session / 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Remembers the page you were trying to reach before login. | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.* | Secure variants of the above on HTTPS connections. | Session / 30 days |
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and improve your experience.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| e8_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / declined) so we don't ask again. | 1 year (localStorage) |
Analytics Cookies
Set only if you accept cookies. These help us understand how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is stored.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_E7HJLKVEPQ | Google Analytics | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 (GA4). | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages embed content or functionality from third parties who may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Current third parties include:
- Google Analytics — web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Calendly — scheduling embeds on certain pages. Calendly Privacy Policy
4. How to Control Cookies
Via our consent banner
When you first visit the site, a banner asks for your consent to analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage (key: e8_cookie_consent) and refreshing the page — the banner will reappear.
Via your browser
All major browsers let you view, block, and delete cookies:
Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent login to the client portal.
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can opt out across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
6. Contact Us
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email us at privacy@e8productions.com.