Cookie Policy
Introduction
Effective date: July 3rd 2026
Helen Rappaport (“I” “us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://helenrappaport.com website (the “Website”).
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function properly and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website primarily help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance your overall user experience while improving the speed of your future interactions with our website.
Types of Cookies we use
Strictly Necessary (3)
Cookie: cf_clearance
Duration: 1 year
Description: This cookie is used by the CloudFlare service to identify trusted web traffic and override any security restrictions based on the visitor’s IP address. It is essential for supporting a website’s security features and in providing protection against malicious visitors.
Cookie: __cf_bm
Duration: 29 minutes, 54 seconds
Description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.
Cookie: VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
Duration: 5 months, 4 weeks
Description: This cookie is used to store the user’s consent and privacy choices for their interaction with the site. It records data on the visitor’s consent regarding various privacy policies and settings, ensuring that their preferences are honored in future sessions.
Targeting cookies (2)
Cookie: YFC
Duration: Session
Description: This cookie is set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos.
Cookie: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Duration: 5 months, 4 weeks
Description: This cookie is set by Youtube to keep track of user preferences for Youtube videos embedded in sites;it can also determine whether the website visitor is using the new or old version of the Youtube interface.
Unclassified cookies (2)
Cookie: __Secure-YNID
Duration: 5 months, 4 weeks
Type: third party You Tube
Cookie: __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN
Duration: 5 months, 4 weeks
Type: third party You Tube
Manage Cookie Preferences
Different browsers offer various methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to support documents on how to manage and delete cookies in major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using a different web browser, please refer to its official support documentation.