Cookie Policy for Hope This Werks
Last updated: September 2, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Hope This Werks ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on hopethiswerks.com (the "Site"). It supplements our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and — where used for advertising — help deliver ads relevant to your interests.
Cookies Used on This Site
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for core site functionality, security, and consent management. They cannot be disabled.
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
| __cf_bm | .convertkit.com, .kit.com, kit.com, convertkit.com | 30 minutes | Cloudflare Bot Management — protects our newsletter provider (ConvertKit/Kit) from automated abuse. |
| __cmpcccx134349 / __cmpcccx134373 / __cmpcccx146065 | .hopethiswerks.com | 6 months | Consent management platform — stores your cookie consent category choices. |
| __cmpconsentx134349 / __cmpconsentx134373 / __cmpconsentx146065 | .hopethiswerks.com | 6 months | Consent management platform — records your specific consent decisions. |
| AWSALB / AWSALBCORS | scripts.journeymv.com | Session | AWS load-balancer session stickiness for ad script delivery. |
| AWSALB / AWSALBCORS | scripts.scriptwrapper.com | 6 hours | AWS load-balancer session stickiness for Mediavine ad script delivery. |
2. Embedded Content Cookies (YouTube)
Set when a YouTube video is embedded in a post. These behave as if you visited YouTube directly.
| Embedded Content Cookies (YouTube) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | .youtube.com, youtube.com | 6 months | YouTube feature rollout tracking. |
| __Secure-YEC | .youtube.com | Session | YouTube session state. |
| __Secure-YNID | .youtube.com | 6 months | YouTube ad/content personalization. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | .youtube.com | 6 months | Estimates bandwidth to determine YouTube player performance. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | .youtube.com | 6 months | Stores visitor privacy/consent state for YouTube. |
| YSC | .youtube.com | Session | Tracks views of embedded videos. |
Google's own use of this data is governed by the YouTube/Google Privacy Policy — we do not control these cookies.
3. Analytics Cookies
| Analytics Cookies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
| _ga | hopethiswerks.com | 2 years | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. |
| _ga | .hopethiswerks.com | 1 year | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. |
| _ga_WK5G4154MH | hopethiswerks.com | 2 years | Google Analytics (GA4) — persists session state for this property. |
| _ga_WK5G4154MH | .hopethiswerks.com | 1 year | Google Analytics (GA4) — persists session state for this property. |
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site (pages viewed, time on site, traffic sources). See Google's Privacy Policy for how Google handles this data.
4. Advertising / Interest-Based Cookies (Third-Party)
We work with Mediavine to manage advertising on this Site. These cookies enable interest-based advertising and are covered in detail by the Mediavine Advertising Privacy Notice in our Privacy Policy.
| Advertising / Interest-Based Cookies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
| __euid | .hopethiswerks.com, hopethiswerks.com | Session | The Trade Desk EUID (European Unified ID) — shared advertiser identifier used for interest-based ad targeting. |
| __uid_2 | hopethiswerks.com, .hopethiswerks.com | Session | The Trade Desk UID2 (Unified ID 2.0) — shared advertiser identifier used for interest-based ad targeting across the programmatic advertising ecosystem. |
| AMZN-Token | Amazon | Session | Amazon Associates affiliate tracking — attributes purchases made via our Amazon affiliate links. |
For full detail on Mediavine's advertising partners and how to opt out, visit Mediavine Ad Partners.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
EU/UK visitors: On your first visit, you can reject non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner. To change your choice later, click "Update Privacy Settings" at the bottom of the homepage.
US visitors: If you reside in a state with applicable privacy rights, you may opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal data via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Information" link at the bottom of the homepage.
Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may affect site functionality.
Additional opt-out tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): thenai.org/opt-out
- Ad Choices (EDAA): youronlinechoices.com
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): globalprivacycontrol.org
Opting out of interest-based advertising does not stop ads from appearing on this Site — it means the ads shown will no longer be personalized to your browsing behavior.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, including when our cookie scan detects new cookies. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be directed to winnie@hopethiswerks.com.
For questions specifically about Mediavine's data practices, contact privacy@mediavine.com or write to: 159 W. 25th St., Suite #427, New York, NY 10001.