What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

How We Use Cookies

Our website utilizes cookies categorized into three main types to ensure functionality, analyze performance, and remember your preferences.

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Required for basic site functionality. This includes remembering your consent choice regarding cookies (`quirkvault_cookie_consent`). Without these, the site cannot function properly. 1 Year (or Session)
Functional Allows the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. Session
Analytics Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content architecture. 6 Months

Managing and Opting Out

When you first visit our site, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept all, reject non-essential, or manage preferences. We store this choice locally.

If you wish to change your browser settings to completely block cookies, you can do so through your browser's settings menu. Below are instructions for common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

Please note that restricting essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.