Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function and provide information to the website owners about how their site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Platform uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (login, security)
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your choices (dark mode, language)
- Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data about site usage
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Dark Mode Preference
We store your dark/light mode preference in localStorage to remember your choice.
Bookmarks (localStorage)
Your reading list is stored locally in your browser. We do not store this data on our servers.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our website is used. These are anonymized and do not identify individuals.
4. Your Privacy & Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data
5. Local Storage vs. Cookies
We use browser localStorage for:
- Dark mode preference (theplatform_dark_mode)
- Reading list bookmarks (theplatform_bookmarks)
This data stays on YOUR device and is never sent to our servers. You can clear it anytime by clearing your browser cache.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. The Platform is not responsible for the cookie practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Policy
The Platform may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We recommend you review this policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Last updated: August 4, 2026