Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They help the site remember you, keep you logged in, and work the way you expect. This page explains what cookies The Prodigal Path uses and why.

We have kept our cookie use minimal and purposeful. We are not interested in tracking you across the internet — we are interested in serving you well while you are here.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function. Without them, you would not be able to stay logged in or access member content. They do not collect personal information beyond what is needed to keep your session running.

• Session cookie: Keeps you logged in as you navigate. Expires when you close your browser or after a period of inactivity.
• Authentication cookie: Remembers that you have logged in. Duration: up to 30 days.
• Security cookie: Helps protect against cross-site request forgery. Session-only.

You cannot opt out of essential cookies without losing access to core site functionality like logging in.

Analytics Cookies

We use basic, privacy-first analytics to understand which pages are visited and how people find The Prodigal Path. The data we collect is aggregated and anonymous — we do not track individuals, and we do not use advertising networks.

Third-Party Cookies

Stripe (payment processing): When you make a purchase, Stripe may set cookies to support fraud prevention and payment security. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

We do not use cookies from advertising networks or social media platforms.

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in. For instructions, visit your browser's help documentation.