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Cigar & Bourbon Tickets Cookie Statement
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
This Cookie Statement (“Statement”) explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Cigar & Bourbon Tickets ticketing, registration, and membership platform (“Platform”), which is owned and operated by Cigar & Bourbon Tickets LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By using our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Statement. To learn more about Cigar & Bourbon Tickets Legal Terms, click here.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized features, and gather information about your activities on websites.
Types of Cookies We Use
(a) Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Platform. They enable you to navigate our Platform and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, maintaining your shopping cart, and completing ticket or membership purchases. Without these cookies, our Platform may not function properly.
(b) Analytics and Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Platform, such as which pages are visited most often, how users navigate our Platform, and any errors they may encounter. This information helps us analyze and improve the performance and functionality of our Platform.
(c) Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable our Platform to remember choices you make (such as your login status, location preference, or browsing history) and provide enhanced features. They may also be used to provide you with personalized content based on your interests and saved preferences.
Cookies Used on Our Platform
The following table lists the specific cookies used on our Platform:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identifies logged-in users and maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Secures your authenticated session | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Tests whether your browser accepts cookies | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores your WordPress dashboard preferences | 1 year |
| wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | Records when your preferences were set | 1 year |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | WooCommerce | Stores cart contents to enable the shopping cart | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Indicates whether your cart contains items | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Contains a unique session ID to manage your shopping session | 2 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | 30 minutes |
| ts_c | PayPal | Security and fraud prevention for PayPal payment processing | 3 years |
| tsrce | PayPal | Identifies the source of the payment session for fraud prevention | 3 years |
| x-pp-s | PayPal | Maintains PayPal session state during checkout | Session |
| enforce_policy | PayPal | Ensures compliance with PayPal’s acceptable use policies | 1 year |
Analytics and Performance Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users to track site usage | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for daily analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
Functionality Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps | Stores preferences and information for Google Maps functionality used in event location searches | 6 months |
| CONSENT | Stores your cookie consent preferences for Google services | 2 years |
Infrastructure Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Identifies trusted traffic and provides security protections (DDoS prevention) | 30 minutes |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management — distinguishes between humans and automated traffic | 30 minutes |
| w3tc_referrer | W3 Total Cache | Supports page caching for improved Platform performance | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
We allow the following third-party service providers to use cookies on our Platform: Google (Analytics and Maps), Stripe (payment processing), PayPal (payment processing), and Cloudflare (security and performance). These third parties may collect information about your online activities when you use our Platform as described in their respective privacy policies.
We do not use advertising or targeted advertising cookies on our Platform. We do not sell or share your cookie data with advertisers.
Cookie Management
You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and provide options to disable or enable certain types of cookies. Please note that if you disable or delete essential cookies, some features of our Platform may be affected, including the ability to log in, add items to your cart, or complete purchases.
To manage cookies in common browsers: Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies; Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies; Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies; Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies.
Do Not Track
Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals websites not to track your online activities. Our Platform does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
Changes to the Cookie Statement
We may update this Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Statement on our Platform. Your continued use of our Platform after the effective date of the revised Statement constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Statement or our use of cookies, please contact us at legal@cigarandbourbontickets.com.
This Cookie Statement should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information on our Platform.