Cookie Policy
Last updated: 25 February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Authentication tokens: to keep you signed in during your session.
- Security cookies: to protect against cross-site request forgery.
- Preference cookies: to remember settings such as text size.
Analytics Cookies
We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies collect information such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate between pages. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Page view tracking: records which articles are read to power our "Most Read" feature.
Third-Party Cookies
When you sign in via Google, Google may set cookies as part of the OAuth authentication process. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies.
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, including the ability to sign in.
For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].