Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tools dcspot.com (operated by AlexH Media LLC, doing business as DC Spot) uses, why, and how you can control them. It is part of our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Some are set by us (first-party) and some by services we use (third-party). We also use similar tools such as pixels, scripts, and browser storage. Below, “cookie” covers all of these.
The cookies we use
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lasts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
dc_privacy | DC Spot | Remembers whether you accepted or opted out of analytics and advertising cookies, so we do not ask again. | 12 months | Necessary |
_ga, _ga_RQHHGGEN2L | Google Analytics 4 (via Site Kit) | Counts visits and page views and tells us which articles people read, in aggregate. Google uses your IP address only to work out an approximate location and does not store it. | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
_fbp | Meta Pixel | Measures whether people who saw a DC Spot post on Facebook or Instagram visited the Site, and lets us reach people who visited the Site with ads on Meta platforms. | 3 months | Advertising |
ck_subscriber_id | Kit (formerly ConvertKit) | Set only when you subscribe or click a link in a DC Spot email. Recognizes you as a subscriber so forms do not ask you to sign up again. | Up to 1 year | Functional |
| Browser storage (no cookie) | Elementor accessibility widget | Remembers accessibility settings you turn on with the accessibility button, such as larger text or high contrast. | Until you clear it | Functional |
wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress | Only set if you log in to manage the Site. Not set for visitors. | Session to 1 year | Necessary |
The Google reviews shown on the Site are loaded through Trustindex, and booking links go to Calendly. Those services may set their own cookies when their content loads or when you book; their policies are at trustindex.io and calendly.com.
Your choices
- The notice on the Site. The first time you visit, a small notice lets you accept or opt out of analytics and advertising cookies. You can change your choice any time using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer. Opting out stops Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel from loading on this Site.
- Global Privacy Control. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we treat it as an opt-out automatically.
- Your browser. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may stop parts of the Site from working.
- Google and Meta. You can also use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on and adjust ad preferences in your Meta ad settings.
Do we need your consent?
DC Spot is a local publication for the Washington DC area and does not direct its Site to residents of the European Union or United Kingdom. United States law does not require a consent banner for analytics cookies, but some state privacy laws give residents the right to opt out of targeted advertising. We honor opt-outs and Global Privacy Control signals for everyone, regardless of where you live.
Changes and contact
We will update this page when the tools we use change. Questions: hello@dcspot.com.
