Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytical data to website operators. Cookies cannot harm your device or access other data stored on it.

2. How We Use Cookies

Fume Shipping Co. uses cookies in the following categories:

2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.

fume_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
PHPSESSID — Standard PHP session identifier. Duration: Session.
wordpress_*, wp-settings-* — WordPress authentication and admin session cookies. Duration: Session / 1 year.
wfwaf-authcookie-* — Wordfence security firewall cookie. Duration: Session.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website. We only set these cookies if you explicitly consent via our cookie banner.

_ga — Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique users. Duration: 2 years.
_gid — Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique users within a 24-hour period. Duration: 24 hours.

3. Cookie Summary Table

Cookie Name	Provider	Type	Duration	Purpose
fume_cookie_consent	fumeshipping.com	Essential	1 year	Remembers your cookie consent choice
PHPSESSID	fumeshipping.com	Essential	Session	Standard PHP session
wordpress_*	fumeshipping.com	Essential	Session / 1 year	WordPress login & admin session
_ga	Google Analytics	Analytics	2 years	Unique user identification
_gid	Google Analytics	Analytics	24 hours	Session-level unique user ID
wfwaf-authcookie-*	Wordfence	Security	Session	Security firewall authentication

4. Third-Party Cookies

If you interact with any embedded maps, social media share buttons, or other third-party content on our site, those third-party services (such as Google, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter) may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of each third-party service directly.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several ways to manage cookies:

Our cookie banner: Use the “Accept All” or “Decline” buttons when you first visit our site to set your preference. Clear your browser cookies and revisit to change your choice.
Browser settings: All modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Visit your browser help documentation for specific instructions.
Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair website functionality, including contact forms and security features.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed about our cookie practices.

7. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy?
Email: fumeshippingco@gmail.com
Website: fumeshipping.com