What this technology does
Cookies are small files stored by a browser. Similar tools include local storage, pixels, and software development kits. They can remember a session or preference, measure use, or support content from another service.
Necessary technology
Necessary technology supports security, sign-in, consent records, and preferences such as colour theme. The secure sc_session cookie keeps a signed-in session for up to eight hours. Your consent choice is stored in your browser for up to six months. We also keep a limited server-side audit record containing an anonymous browser identifier, the choices, the notice version, and the decision time. We do not add your IP address or browser details to that record. Your theme choice stays in your browser until you clear or replace it. These features cannot be disabled through our panel because the site needs them to provide a feature you request.
Embedded services
The site may connect to Giscus and GitHub to show comments, Substack for newsletter signup, and Google AdSense where an ad placement is configured. Those providers may receive your IP address, browser information, and activity, and may use their own cookies or storage. These site features remain available regardless of the selection in the cookie panel.
YouTube thumbnails are delivered through our website. The privacy-enhanced YouTube player connects to YouTube only after you choose to play a video, and YouTube may then process device and activity information under its own privacy terms.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics for Firebase to understand page visits, navigation, engagement, and basic site performance. Analytics is active regardless of the optional choices in the cookie panel. You can change those optional choices at any time through Cookie settings.
Advertising
Where Google AdSense is configured, Google may process information according to its own policies. You can record or change your cookie selection at any time through Cookie settings.
Change your choice
Use Cookie settings in the footer at any time. Your selection is remembered, but does not remove site features or configured third-party embeds. You can also clear browser storage. Browser controls may block cookies, but blocking necessary cookies can stop sign-in from working.
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