Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We also use your browser's local storage for a few features. This page lists everything we use.
Strictly necessary (always on)
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
csrf_cookie_name | Cookie | Protects forms (comments, contact, newsletter) against cross-site request forgery | 2 hours |
mz_session | Cookie | Keeps editors signed in to the admin area (not set for readers) | Session / 2 hours |
mz-consent | Local storage | Remembers your cookie choices | Until you clear it |
mz-theme | Local storage | Remembers light/dark mode | Until you clear it |
mz-saved | Local storage | Stories you saved for later – stays on your device | Until you clear it |
mz-commenter | Local storage | Your name and email for comments, only if you tick “Remember me” | Until you clear it |
Analytics (only with your consent)
If the site owner has enabled analytics and you accept, Google Analytics sets cookies such as _ga and _ga_* (up to 2 years) to measure visits with anonymised IP addresses. Nothing is loaded until you opt in.
Managing your choices
Use “Cookie settings” in the site footer to change your choice at any time. You can also delete cookies and local storage in your browser settings; the site will then ask again.