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Cookie policy
Plain-language detail on the cookies and local storage keys we use to keep reading fast, accounts secure, and our editorial roadmap informed.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them sparingly and pair them with server-side protections where possible. This page should be read together with our Privacy policy.
Strictly necessary
Authentication, security, load balancing, and remembering consent choices.
Session to 12 months
Cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
Functional
Remembering preferences such as theme (if offered) or dismissed banners.
Up to 12 months
Manage via site settings when available; otherwise clear site data in your browser.
Analytics (aggregated)
Understanding which sections readers finish, where errors occur, and how performance varies by device.
Up to 24 months (pseudonymous IDs)
Use browser controls or any opt-out link we provide in the consent layer.
Local storage & similar tech
Some features—like staying signed in—may use browser local storage in addition to cookies. Those values are scoped to this origin and can be cleared from your browser settings at any time.
Last updated: April 18, 2026