Last Updated: December 30, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
csrftoken	Security - Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks	1 year
sessionid	Admin authentication - Maintains your logged-in session	1 hour (session)
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie consent preference	Permanent (localStorage)

2.2 Third-Party Cookies

Google reCAPTCHA: Used to protect comment forms from spam. Google may set cookies when you interact with reCAPTCHA. See Google's Cookie Policy.

3. How to Control Cookies

You can control cookie settings through:

3.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, a banner appears allowing you to choose:

• Accept All: Accepts all cookies (essential + third-party)
• Essential Only: Only uses essential cookies required for site function

Reset Cookie Preferences

3.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

4. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you disable essential cookies:

• Comment submission will not work (CSRF protection requires cookies)
• Admin login will not function properly
• Some security features may be compromised

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the social media links in the footer.