Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025 | Strongmindcraft Editorial Platform
Understanding Our Cookie Use
At Strongmindcraft, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy while delivering quality content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing preferences and help websites remember your interactions. Cookies are essential to modern web functionality and user experience.
There are two main types of cookies based on duration: session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain on your device until expiration or manual deletion).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, user authentication, and access to secure areas of our editorial platform.
Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps our editorial team improve article quality, navigation, and content discovery. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
Status: Optional (requires consent)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, text size, theme preferences (dark/light mode), and saved articles. They personalize your reading experience without tracking behavior.
Status: Optional (requires consent)
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies monitor website speed, stability, and user experience. They help us identify and fix technical issues to ensure smooth content delivery and optimal platform performance.
Status: Optional (requires consent)
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| smc_session | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| smc_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores language, theme, and display settings |
| smc_analytics | Analytics | 2 years | Tracks content engagement and page views |
| smc_performance | Performance | 30 days | Monitors site speed and stability |
| smc_saved_articles | Preference | 1 year | Remembers bookmarked and saved articles |
| smc_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking (anonymized) |
How We Use Cookies
Content Delivery: Ensuring articles and editorial content load correctly and securely
Reader Experience: Personalizing your reading preferences and remembering your saved articles
Editorial Insights: Understanding content performance to improve article quality and editorial decisions
Platform Optimization: Identifying and fixing technical issues to maintain reliable service
Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access to your account
Managing Your Cookies
Consent Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent banner, which appears when you first visit our site. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences for different cookie categories.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View stored cookies and related data
- Delete cookies from specific sites or all sites
- Block cookies from new websites automatically
- Allow cookies only from trusted sites
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features. Your reading experience may be limited.
Third-Party Cookie Control
Some cookies are managed by third-party services like Google Analytics. You can opt out of these through your Google account settings or by using browser extensions designed for privacy protection.
Third-Party Services
Our editorial platform may embed content from third-party providers. These services may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Used for anonymous traffic analysis and content performance metrics. Read their privacy policy for details.
Content Delivery Networks
Third-party CDNs may set cookies to optimize content delivery and monitor performance.
Embedded Media
External media players or embedded content may set cookies according to their own policies.
Privacy & Security
Strongmindcraft takes your privacy seriously. Our cookie practices comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations. We do not:
- ✓ Sell personal data derived from cookies
- ✓ Use cookies to identify individual readers without consent
- ✓ Track users across unrelated websites
- ✓ Store sensitive personal information in cookies
Our analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. Individual reading patterns are not tied to identifiable personal information. For detailed information about data protection, please review our Privacy Policy.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or technology. Significant changes will be announced on our platform. Continued use of Strongmindcraft after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Current version: January 2025
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, we encourage you to contact our editorial team or send us feedback.
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Medan, Indonesia
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