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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit and can improve your experience on return visits. Some features also use browser localStorage, which works similarly but stores data locally on your device without an expiry date unless cleared manually.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies and storage entries are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie / Storage keyPurposeDuration
Angular sessionMaintains basic site functionality and stateSession
sb-[ref]-auth-token (localStorage)Supabase — stores your signed-in session so you stay logged in across page reloads. Set only after you sign in.Until sign-out or manual clear
vm_welcome_shown (localStorage)Remembers whether you have dismissed the welcome popup so it is not shown againUntil manual clear

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site. All data is anonymised.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics — distinguishes users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics — session state2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics — distinguishes users (short-term)24 hours

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are set by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. For EEA visitors, these are only placed after you give consent via our consent banner.

CookiePurposeDuration
IDEGoogle DoubleClick — ad personalisation13 months
test_cookieChecks if cookies are supportedSession
ANIDGoogle — ad personalisation13 months
NIDGoogle — stores preferences for ads6 months

Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Consent banner — When you first visit the site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner.
  • Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies and clear localStorage. Refer to your browser's help documentation: Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
  • Google Ads opt-out — Opt out of personalised ads at google.com/settings/ads.
  • Industry opt-out — youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or aboutads.info.

Note: clearing essential cookies or localStorage will sign you out and remove your local preferences. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies may affect ad relevance but will not affect the core functionality of the site.

More Information

For more details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For questions, contact creator@johnfabiomb.com.

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