Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They ensure the site functions securely and assist in calculating anonymous readership metrics.
2. Categories of Cookies Used
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for core functions such as security and bot prevention. These cannot be switched off.
- moonchild_consent_v1: Remembers your consent choice (1 year).
- Cloudflare Turnstile: Protects comment submissions and rating widgets from bots.
- Admin Session: Used exclusively for author authentication in the admin portal.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Powered by Google Analytics 4 with Google Consent Mode v2. These are loaded only after your explicit consent. IP addresses are anonymized and no personal data is transmitted.
C. Advertising Cookies (Future Framework)
When Google AdSense is approved and enabled, advertising cookies will be governed under a certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) supporting IAB TCF v2.2. No commercial ad cookies are currently active on this website.
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You can also adjust your consent via the banner at the bottom of the page.