Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 29, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact text files placed upon your computer or mobile hardware when you navigate internet sites. They serve vital roles in facilitating safe navigation, maintaining technical sessions, and offering aggregated operational statistics to site operators.
2. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration
Our domain dikkstra.site employs advanced Google Consent Mode v2 principles. When you arrive on our site, marketing and analytical tracking signals remain in a 'denied' state by default until you deliberately choose your preferences via our banner. Readers can choose between 'Accept All', 'Essential Only', or customized preferences.
Your preference is securely stored in your browser's local storage and honored on subsequent visits. You can adjust your consent choices at any moment via the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of every page.
3. Cookie Categories Overview
| Category | Purpose | Consent Mode Signals | Default Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core site rendering, security tokens, consent status storage | security_storage, functionality_storage | Granted (Always Active) |
| Analytics & Metrics | Anonymous telemetry on readership volumes and essay engagement | analytics_storage | Denied (Opt-in) |
| Advertising & Personalization | Audience personalization and relevant campaign evaluation | ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization | Denied (Opt-in) |
4. Specific Cookies Deployed
| Identifier | Classification | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent_111111 | Necessary (Stores Consent) | 111111 (First-party) | 12 Months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics Token | Google Analytics (if consented) | Up to 24 Months |
| __gads, _gcl_au | Advertising Conversion Token | Google Services (if consented) | 90 Days |
5. Controlling Cookies in Your Web Browser
In addition to our on-site settings panel, you can configure your browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) to refuse cookies, alert you when a cookie is placed, or erase cookies upon closing. Please be aware that disabling essential cookies may impact web layout stability.
6. Contact Desk
For questions regarding our use of cookies or Consent Mode configuration:
111111 Technical Privacy Operations
[email protected]