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Cookie Notice
Last modified: May 23, 2025
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://whoknew.io. This Cookie Notice applies to WhoKnew™, the operator of whoknew.io, and all related services, including the WhoKnew Views™ plugin (collectively “we,” “us,” “our,” or “WhoKnew™”). To learn more about WhoKnew™, visit: https://whoknew.io/about.
This Cookie Notice describes how and why WhoKnew™ uses cookies and other similar technologies through our website, products, and services (collectively, our “Website”). It also explains your rights to control our use of these tracking technologies. For additional information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://whoknew.io/privacy.
What Are Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or other internet-enabled devices that enable our features and functionality. They allow us to record information when you visit or interact with our Website. You can find more information about cookies at All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org.
Pixels: Pixels are small portions of code used on our Website. We use pixels to learn whether you have clicked on certain web content, helping us measure and improve our services and personalize your experience.
Web Beacons: Web beacons are invisible picture files used on our Website. We use web beacons to see how you interact with our services and to understand how often you view certain content, making our Website more efficient and user-friendly.
How Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, scripts, and other similar tracking technologies to make our Website easier to use and to better tailor it to your interests and needs. We use the information we obtain to carry out profiling activities, learning more about you to offer tailored experiences based on your behavior on our Website. Some technologies may also be placed by third-party analytics providers. We also use these technologies to compile information that helps us understand our customers and visitors better.
What Kinds of Cookies and Tracking Technologies Do We Use?
Product View Analytics Cookies (WhoKnew Views™)
Our website uses our WhoKnew Views™ plugin, this is a privacy-compliant WooCommerce analytics plugin, to track and display product view statistics. This helps us understand which products are popular and improve our inventory and recommendations.
What Information We Collect:
- Product Views: We record which products you view and when, using anonymous timestamps.
- Visitor Type: We track whether you’re a first-time or returning visitor to specific products (anonymized).
- Technical Data: Browser type and IP address (hashed for anonymization) to prevent duplicate counting.
How We Use This Information:
- Display accurate “X views in Y hours” counters on product pages
- Analyze product popularity trends
- Forecast future demand using AI-powered predictions
- Improve our product recommendations and inventory management
Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
whoknew_view_* | Prevents duplicate view counting | Configurable |
whoknew_display_* | Caches view counter for performance | Configurable |
whoknew_variation_* | Optimizes counter display timing | Configurable |
whoknew_lifetime_view_* | Distinguishes first-time vs. returning visitors | 90 days |
wkv_first_view_* | Smart Visibility: Tracks “First View Only” mode timing per product | Configurable |
wkv_window_start_* | Smart Visibility: Manages visibility window start time for “First View Only” mode | Configurable |
wkv_window_seen_* | Smart Visibility: Tracks “Once in Window” mode completion per product | Configurable |
wkv_window_active_* | Smart Visibility: Manages active viewing window for “Once in Window” mode | Configurable |
Smart Visibility Modes: These cookies enable advanced display rules that show/hide view counters based on visitor behavior. All cookies are per-product and fully anonymous. No personal data is stored. Durations are set in plugin settings.
Your Rights:
You have the right to:
- Opt-Out: Disable cookies in your browser settings (may affect site functionality)
- Access: View counts are publicly displayed; no personal data is stored
- Delete: Clear your browser cookies at any time
Data Retention:
- Short-term cookies: ~5 hours
- Analytics cookies: 90 days
- Historical view data: Up to 365 days (aggregated, anonymous)
Third-Party Sharing:
We do not share product view data with third parties. All data is stored
locally in our WordPress database and used solely for our internal analytics.
Contact:
For questions about how we handle your data, please contact: fnR1doVrfYh3io+Lbml3sGlv.
Persistent and Session Cookies
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. We use two types of cookies:
- Persistent cookies: These cookies help us recognize you. They are stored on your device between browser sessions, allowing us to remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits. For example, if you opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website when leaving a comment on our site, these cookies last for one year.
- Session cookies: These cookies expire at the end of your browser session, allowing us to link your actions during a particular browsing session. For example, a temporary cookie is set when you visit our login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies; it is discarded when you close your browser.
First Party and Third Party Cookies
There are two broad categories of cookies:
- Cookies set directly by us, as a first party, to your device.
- Cookies set by third parties with our permission to your device.
We allow third parties to set cookies on our Website. Third parties may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, scripts, and other similar tracking technologies to enable their features or functionalities through our Website. For example, third-party analytics providers like Google Analytics may use cookies to track user interactions and provide us with insights on how users engage with our Website.
Local Storage Objects
We use Local Storage Objects, such as HTML5, to optimize screen presentation, video playback, and other preference information.
Google Analytics and Other Analytics
We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to help us understand how users engage with our Website. These tools use first-party cookies to track user interactions, collecting information about how users navigate our Website. This information is used to compile reports and improve our Website, disclosing trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics without affecting how you use our Website. For more information, visit: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated. Google also offers an opt-out browser add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Why Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
We use the following types of cookies for the reasons described below. These cookies may be set by us or a third-party service provider:
- Required: These cookies are necessary for our Website to function correctly or to comply with legal requirements (e.g., security). For example, when you log in, we set cookies to save your login information (lasting two days) and screen display choices (lasting one year). If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. These cookies are removed when you log out. We do not need your consent to use these cookies.
- Analytics: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Website, providing information about visited areas, time spent, transactions performed, and error messages received. They may collect your IP address to identify general locations or detect fraudulent traffic, helping us improve our Website’s performance.
- Functional: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make for better functionality and a personalized experience. For example, if you edit or publish an article, a cookie (expiring after 1 day) indicates the post ID of the article you edited.
How Can I Control Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
When you visit our Website, all cookies and tracking technologies described above will be used by default. If you prefer not to receive personalized experiences based on your browser or device usage, you can opt out to prevent tailored interactions. Note that you may still see content, but it will no longer be personalized to your interests.
Internet browsers allow you to change your cookie settings via the “options” or “preferences” menu. If you set your browser to refuse or block all cookies, certain features of our Website may be limited or unavailable. For more information on managing browser settings, see:
- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/278835/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer
- Cookie settings in Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy
- Cookie settings in Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Cookies
- Cookie settings in Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
- Cookie settings in Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677
Some internet browsers include “do not track” signals. As no industry standard has been developed for “do not track,” our Website does not currently process or respond to such signals. Some browsers may also offer tools for removing HTML5 and other Local Storage Objects.
Changes to This Cookie Notice
We will update this Cookie Notice to reflect changes in our practices and services. When we post changes, we will revise the “Last modified” date at the top of this notice. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
How Can I Get Further Information?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, email us at fnR1doVrfYh3io+Lbml3sGlv.
