Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 10, 2026. We use a small number of cookies. Here's what they do and how to opt out.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device to remember information about your visit. Some are essential (e.g., remembering your menu state); others let us understand how the Site is used.
Cookies we use
| Category | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | ac_consent |
Stores your cookie-consent choice so we don't ask again. | 12 months |
| Strictly necessary | ac_nav |
Remembers if you've opened the mobile menu. | Session |
| Analytics (opt-in) | _ac_pv |
Counts pageviews without identifying individuals. No IP stored, no fingerprinting. | 30 days |
| Affiliate (opt-in) | ac_aff |
Records that you clicked through to an operator from a specific page, so commissions can be attributed correctly. Does not store personal data. | 30 days |
| Third-party (operators) | Set by linked operators | When you click a tracking link, the destination operator and its affiliate network (e.g., Commission Kings) may set cookies on their domain. These are governed by their cookie policies, not ours. | Varies (per operator) |
How to opt out
- Via our cookie banner. On your first visit, the banner asks you to accept or decline analytics + affiliate cookies. You can change your choice anytime by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer (where available) or by deleting the
ac_consentcookie in your browser. - Via your browser settings. All major browsers let you block cookies, delete existing ones, or set per-site preferences. See: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC). If you send a GPC signal, we treat it as an opt-out of analytics and affiliate cookies automatically.
What blocking cookies does
Blocking strictly-necessary cookies will break the cookie-consent banner and the mobile menu, but the rest of the site will still work. Blocking analytics and affiliate cookies has no impact on your reading experience.
Contact
Questions about cookies: [email protected].
