ByteOrbital
Cookie Policy
Last updated
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies such as local storage. This page explains what we use and how to control it. For wider data handling, see our privacy policy.
Two kinds of cookie
Strictly necessary
These make the site work and do not need consent under PECR. They include:
- remembering your cookie choices;
- keeping you signed in if you have a reader account;
- security and anti-abuse protections;
- remembering your light or dark mode choice, where we store it.
You can block these in your browser, but parts of the site may then not work.
Consent-based
We only set these after you agree through our consent banner:
- Analytics: if we use any analytics that store identifiers on your device. Our first-party analytics use hashed IP addresses and do not track you across other sites. Where it needs no device storage, it may run without a cookie.
- Advertising: when advertising is enabled, Google AdSense and its partners may set cookies to serve and measure ads, and, if you consent, to personalise them. Without consent, we aim to serve only non-personalised ads, where the ad provider's rules allow, or no ads from that provider.
Current cookies
| Name | Purpose | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| bo_consent | Stores your consent choices | Necessary | 6 months |
| __Host-bo_session | Keeps staff signed in to the editorial admin | Necessary | 12 hours idle, 7 days maximum (staff only) |
Third-party advertising cookies are listed by the provider and change over time. See Google's information on how it uses data from sites that use its services.
Managing your choices
Use the "Cookie settings" link in the site footer to change or withdraw consent at any time. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect earlier processing.
Changes
If we add new cookies or providers, we will update this page and ask for consent again where required.
Contact
Questions: editor@byteorbital.com.