Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 10, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains the small text files (“cookies” and similar storage technologies) that Particle Post uses on theparticlepost.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They’re used to remember preferences, keep you logged in, and (with your consent) measure how the site is being used. Some “cookies” in modern websites are actually entries in localStorage rather than traditional HTTP cookies; we treat both with the same care.

2. Cookies we set

Essential — always on

These are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled because nothing here would work without them.

  • Theme preference — stored in localStorage. Remembers whether you chose dark or light mode. Never sent to our servers.
  • Cookie consent state — stored in localStorage. Remembers whether you accepted or declined optional cookies, so we don’t ask again on every page load.
  • Supabase auth session — when you sign in, a session cookie is set so you stay logged in across page loads. Removed when you log out or when the session expires.

Analytics — only with your consent

We load Google Analytics 4 only after you opt in via the cookie consent banner. Reject and these cookies are never set; the GA script is not loaded at all. The consent banner appears on your first visit and is reachable any time from the link below.

  • _ga — Google Analytics. Random client ID used to distinguish unique visitors. Expires after 2 years.
  • _ga_<property-id> — Google Analytics. Stores session state. Expires after 2 years.

Marketing — none

We do not set marketing or advertising cookies. We do not run remarketing, audience tracking, or third-party ad networks.

3. Managing your preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Open your browser’s privacy settings to clear or block cookies for this site.
  • Reload the site after clearing the consent state in localStorage to see the consent banner again.
  • Email contact@theparticlepost.com if you have a question or want to exercise any of your data subject rights described in the Privacy Policy.

4. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be flagged on the site for at least 14 days.