1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide aggregated analytics to site owners.
In addition to standard HTTP cookies, we also use modern browser technologies such as localStorage to store your consent preferences directly on your local device.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into two primary categories:
- Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies: Required for the fundamental operation of the website, including responsive navigation, security verification, and recording your cookie consent preferences. These cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Analytics & Performance Cookies: Help us understand aggregated readership metrics across our technical field guides, such as page load speed and popular article categories. These are loaded only when permitted.
3. Active Cookies & Local Storage Table
| Storage Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
link_prismcore_cookie_consent |
link-prismcore.click | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected) to suppress the banner on subsequent visits. | 12 Months | localStorage (Essential) |
__cf_bm / _cfuvid |
Cloudflare / Edge Network | Mitigates malicious automated traffic, prevents DDoS attacks, and manages edge routing. | Session / 30 mins | Cookie (Essential) |
_pk_id / _pk_ses |
First-party Matomo Analytics | Aggregated, privacy-friendly article readership statistics with IP anonymization enabled. | 13 Months / 30 mins | Cookie (Performance) |
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time using our on-site cookie banner or by modifying your web browser settings.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to block or delete essential cookies, the site will remain fully readable, but preference persistence (such as keeping the cookie notice dismissed) will reset between browser sessions.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect operational or legal requirements. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Questions & Contact
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or related technologies, please contact our data team at info@link-prismcore.click or review our comprehensive Privacy Policy.