Cookie Policy

Information on Cookies and Local Storage Technologies • September 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are used to ensure proper website functionality, remember user preferences, and collect anonymous aggregate statistical data to improve user experience.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Category	Expiration	Purpose
`PHPSESSID`	Essential / Strictly Necessary	Session	Maintains user session integrity and protects forms from CSRF threats.
`cookie_consent`	Functional	12 months	Remembers user consent preferences regarding cookie categories.
`_ga, _gid`	Analytics (Anonymized)	2 years / 24h	Measures anonymous aggregate traffic and article readership without identifying users.

3. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can configure or adjust your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge). You may choose to block or delete cookies; however, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the operational rendering of certain website features.