Last updated: 8 June 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies this website uses, and how you can manage them. Muhasabah (muhasabah.org/) is an Islamic wellness and spirituality blog. We use only the cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any cookies that track you across the internet.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function correctly and to provide information to website owners. Cookies are stored in your browser and can be read the next time you visit the same website.
Cookies fall into different categories. Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. Analytics cookies track how visitors use a website. Marketing or advertising cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising. We use only strictly necessary cookies on this website.
Cookies We Use
The table below describes the cookies used on this website. All cookies listed are strictly necessary — they are required for the technical operation of the site and do not collect personal information about you for any marketing or tracking purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
Set by WordPress to check whether your browser accepts cookies. Contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser. | Strictly Necessary | Session (deleted on browser close) |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Set only when a user logs in to the WordPress administration area. Not set for ordinary visitors who are not logged in. Contains an authentication token for the logged-in administrator only. | Strictly Necessary | Session / up to 14 days for admin users |
wp-settings-* |
Set only for logged-in WordPress administrators to store interface preferences in the admin dashboard. Not set for ordinary visitors. | Strictly Necessary | Up to 1 year for admin users only |
wp-settings-time-* |
Companion to wp-settings-* above. Records the time preferences were set. Applies to admin users only. |
Strictly Necessary | Up to 1 year for admin users only |
As an ordinary visitor — someone who is not logged in as a site administrator — the only cookie you are likely to encounter is wordpress_test_cookie, which is a session cookie that is deleted when you close your browser and contains no personal information.
Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use any of the following:
- Analytics cookies — we do not use Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or any other visitor tracking service
- Advertising or retargeting cookies — we do not run advertising campaigns and do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or similar technologies
- Social media tracking cookies — we do not embed social media tracking scripts that set cookies on your device
- Preference or personalisation cookies — we do not remember your preferences or customise the website content based on prior visits
- Third-party marketing cookies — no third party places marketing cookies on this website
Do We Need Your Consent for Cookies?
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies — those that are essential for the website to function — do not require your consent. Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, we do not present a cookie consent banner or require you to opt in. The wordpress_test_cookie is a technically essential session cookie and is exempt from consent requirements.
How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you disable all cookies, some aspects of websites (including this one) may not function correctly, though the impact will be minimal for ordinary visitors to this site.
Instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (Mac): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
For further information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org or the ICO’s guidance at ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. If we introduce any new cookies or change how we use cookies, we will update this page and revise the “Last updated” date above. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at admin@muhasabah.org. Our full Privacy Policy sets out more details about how we handle any data associated with your use of this website.