Cookie Policy
Last revised: January 15, 2026 • Compliant with EU ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC and AEPD Guidance
1. Nature and Function of Cookies
A cookie is a compact text file stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites you visit. Cookies enable web servers to remember your user preferences, authenticate secure sessions, track user interface configurations, and compile aggregated statistical metrics regarding visitor flow.
2. Categories of Storage Employed
We classify our cookies into three specific categories based on function and legal requirement:
- Essential / Strictly Necessary: Required for the fundamental technical operation of the website, including security tokens and local consent storage. These cannot be disabled without impairing core functionality.
- Functional Storage: Remembers your display preferences, such as reduced motion settings or preferred layout choices.
- Analytical Metrics: Gathers aggregated, non-personally identifiable telemetry to measure readership per dossier and technical page performance.
3. Detailed Cookie Inventory Table
| Cookie Name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
vauberry_cookie_consent |
Essential | vauberrypopptly.casa | Records whether the user accepted, rejected, or modified cookie preferences. | 12 Months (localStorage) |
__cf_bm |
Essential | Cloudflare (CDN) | Manages incoming bot management traffic and protects against automated denial-of-service attempts. | 30 Minutes |
vbp_editorial_pref |
Functional | vauberrypopptly.casa | Retains reader layout preferences and font size adjustments across page transitions. | 6 Months |
_pk_id |
Analytics | Matomo (Self-hosted EU) | Stores an anonymized visitor identifier for readership statistics with masked IP addresses. | 13 Months |
_pk_ses |
Analytics | Matomo (Self-hosted EU) | Maintains temporary session data to track reading duration per dossier. | 30 Minutes |
4. Browser-Level Opt-Out Instructions
In addition to managing your preferences via our interactive Cookie Banner, every contemporary web browser allows you to review, block, or delete cookies through its native security settings. For instructions tailored to your browser, consult the following official documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data (Google Chrome Cookie Guide)
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data (Mozilla Firefox Cookie Guide)
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies (Apple Safari Cookie Guide)
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies (Microsoft Edge Cookie Guide)
5. Updates to this Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological adjustments or evolving legal guidelines issued by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). Any revisions become effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Regarding Cookies
For inquiries regarding our use of cookies or analytical frameworks, please email our privacy desk at [email protected].