1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide statistical information to the owners of the site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use three primary categories of cookies on this platform. The table below outlines specific cookies, their providers, their duration, and their distinct purposes.
| Cookie Name | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
happystckviewdigest_cookie_consent |
Essential | 1 Year | Stores the user's cookie consent preference state (accept/reject/preferences). This cannot be disabled. |
__cf_bm |
Essential | 30 Minutes | Cloudflare bot management cookie used to distinguish human visitors from automated botnets. |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 Years | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users and calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 Hours | Google Analytics cookie used to store and update a unique value for each page visited. |
theme_pref |
Functional | Session | Maintains the user interface state, such as dark/light mode toggles or navigational preferences. |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and refreshing the page.
4. Browser Opt-Out Instructions
In addition to our on-site controls, you can manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. The help function within your browser should provide instructions. Below are links to the official guides for common browsers:
Please note that disabling Essential cookies may prevent critical parts of the site from functioning correctly, including basic security and session management features.