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Cookie Policy

How AccuSpeech uses cookies and similar tracking technologies

Effective Date: July 1, 2026 · Last Updated: July 1, 2026

SUMMARY

AccuSpeech uses cookies and similar technologies to make our website work properly, understand how visitors use it, and improve your experience. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, AccuSpeech) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features provided by external services, such as analytics and social media buttons.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, navigation, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function without these cookies. Because they are essential, they cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
wordpress_*
WordPress (First-party)

Session management and authentication for logged-in users and admin access

wp-settings-*
WordPress (First-party)
Stores user interface preferences for the WordPress dashboard
PHPSESSID
Server (First-party)
Maintains user session state across page requests

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website’s structure, content, and performance.
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
_ga
Google Analytics (Third-party)
Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years.
_ga_*
Google Analytics (Third-party)
Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. Expires after 2 years.

_gid

Google Analytics (Third-party)
Distinguishes users. Expires after 24 hours.
_gat
Google Analytics (Third-party)
Throttles request rate to Google Analytics. Expires after 1 minute.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Calendly scheduling cookies — set when you interact with our demo booking widget to remember your scheduling preferences
  • Slider Revolution cookies — set by our website theme to remember animation and display preferences

2.4 Marketing and Social Media Cookies

Our website includes links and integration with social media platforms including LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. When you interact with these features, those platforms may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to each platform’s own cookie and privacy policy for details:

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
  • YouTube / Google: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
  • Facebook / Meta: facebook.com/policies/cookies

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies are either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies”:

  • Session cookies — exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, even after you close your browser

The specific duration of each cookie we use is noted in the tables above. Most of our analytics cookies expire within 2 years.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies and block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

4.2 Opt Out of Google Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can also manage third-party advertising and analytics cookies through industry opt-out tools:

  • Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
  • Your Online Choices (Europe): youronlinechoices.eu

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” you consent to our use of all cookies described in this policy. You may also choose to accept only essential cookies by clicking “Decline” or adjusting your preferences.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies in your browser settings and revisiting our website.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we honor browser-based cookie controls as described in Section 4.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
  • Email: info@accuspeech.com
  • Phone: 01.949.435.1001
  • Mail: Vangard Voice Systems, Inc., PO Box 5538, Irvine, CA 92616-5538 USA
  • Website: accuspeech.com/contact

AccuSpeech™ · A Vangard Voice Systems Company

PO Box 5538, Irvine, CA 92616-5538 USA
accuspeech.com · 01.949.435.1001 · info@accuspeech.com