Last reviewed: 2026-08-06
This policy explains the cookies, browser storage, scripts, tags, pixels and embedded technologies used by Tough Smudge. These technologies are collectively called storage and access technologies.
Your choices
Necessary technologies are used because the website or a service you request cannot operate securely without them. Optional technologies remain disabled until you consent. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time.
Categories
- Necessary: security, authentication, consent records and requested website functions.
- Preferences: optional presentation and interaction choices.
- Analytics: site-use statistics.
- Embedded media: content supplied by third parties such as YouTube or Patreon.
- Marketing and affiliate measurement: campaign, referral or conversion measurement.
Technology inventory
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration | Storage/domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tspc_consent | Tough Smudge | Necessary | Stores the visitor’s consent or rejection choices and policy version. | 180 days | First-party cookie |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Necessary | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies on the login screen. | Session | Cookie; login visitors only |
| wordpress_logged_in_* / wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Necessary | Authenticates administrators and, if introduced, supporter or member accounts. | Session, 2 days, or up to 14 days with Remember Me | Cookies; logged-in users only |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Preferences | Remembers administration interface preferences for logged-in users. | 1 year | Cookies; logged-in users only |
| tsmp_* | Tough Smudge Page Modals | Preferences | Remembers whether an automatic modal has already been shown, so it is not repeatedly displayed. | Session or 7 days | Session Storage or Local Storage |
Third-party content
Where a page contains blocked third-party content, a placeholder is shown first. The provider is contacted only after you allow the relevant category. Opening an ordinary external link takes you to that provider’s own website and privacy terms.
Changing or withdrawing consent
Use the permanent Privacy settings button or the button on this page. Withdrawing consent prevents future optional loading and the plugin attempts to remove known optional cookies and browser-storage keys. Some third-party cookies can only be removed by the third party or through browser settings.