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Cookies Policy
What cookies and similar technologies we use, and how you can control them.
Last updated: November 6, 2026
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help a website remember information about your visit. Similar technologies, such as your browser’s local storage, can do the same job. We use them to make the site work, to remember your preferences and to understand how the site is used.
Cookies and storage we use
| Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Comment cookies | If you leave a comment and tick the box to save your details, your name, email and website are remembered so you do not retype them. | 1 year |
| Preferences (browser storage) | Remembers your dark mode choice and the articles you save. Stays on your device and is not sent to us. | Until you clear it |
| Analytics | Google Analytics, loaded through Google Tag Manager, helps us see which pages are read and how visitors find the site. | Set by Google, typically up to 2 years |
| Advertising and audience tools | Services such as Grow by Mediavine may set cookies or use similar technologies to deliver features and ads. | Set by the provider |
| Post editing cookie | If you edit or publish an article while logged in, a cookie stores the post ID. It holds no personal data. | 1 day |
Third-party cookies
Some content on the site may include embedded media or services that use their own cookies. Those cookies are controlled by the third-party providers, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Managing cookies
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the site may stop working if you do.
- To opt out of Google Analytics, you can install Google’s browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- To learn more about managing advertising cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or youradchoices.com.
- You can clear saved articles and your dark mode choice by clearing the site’s data in your browser.
Where your data goes
Cookies are stored in your browser. Information collected by third-party services is handled under their own privacy policies. For how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy as the site changes. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.
Contact us
Questions about cookies on our site? Get in touch through the contact page.