1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a web server when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information to site owners. At Matemixertinkrs, we keep cookie usage strictly to a minimum, aligning with our privacy-first philosophy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies and storage methods used on our site into the following three tiers:
| Cookie / Storage Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
matemixertinkrs_cookie_choice |
Essential (LocalStorage) | Stores your preference regarding the cookie banner so it does not reappear on every page load. | 1 Year |
site_security_token |
Essential (Cookie) | Used by our hosting provider's edge network to prevent CSRF and DDoS attacks. | Session |
_anon_analytics_id |
Analytics (Cookie) | Optional. Helps us understand which guides are most read by counting anonymous page views. | 30 Days |
3. Essential Storage (Cannot be rejected)
Some storage mechanisms are strictly necessary for the core functionality of the website. For instance, without utilizing HTML5 localStorage to remember your cookie choice, the banner would reload and block content every time you clicked a new link. Because these are essential to basic site operation, they cannot be opted out of.
4. Analytics and Functional Cookies
If you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner, we deploy a lightweight, anonymous analytics cookie. This data is never sold and contains no personally identifiable information (PII). It simply tells us metrics such as "100 people read the Mesh Networking guide today." If you click "Reject Non-Essential", these cookies are never loaded.
5. Browser Opt-Out Instructions
Regardless of our on-site banner, you have absolute control over cookies through your web browser. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Here is how to manage them in popular browsers:
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Select "Block cookies and site data".
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Select "Block all cookies".
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Brave Browser: Shields > Cookie blocking. Set to "Block all".
Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies at the browser level, certain features of the site (like hiding the cookie banner) may cease to function correctly.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].