Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18th April 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us deliver a better and more personalised experience for you.
How We Use Cookies
The World Decoy Association uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and access to secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously and help us improve our site for all users.
Essential Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | Used to identify your browsing session | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Used to protect against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie Consent | Used to store your cookie consent preferences | 1 Year |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors | 2 Years |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state | 2 Years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to identify the user | 24 Hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate | 1 Minute |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that if you disable essential cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie usage.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@worlddecoyassociation.com.