NON-WWW.COM

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-31

This Cookie Policy explains how NON-WWW.COM ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage, pixels) when you visit our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. By using the site you agree to the use of strictly necessary cookies. Non-essential cookies are only set after you give consent via the banner or the controls below, in line with the EU GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

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1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser when you visit a website. Similar technologies such as local storage and pixels work in comparable ways: they let a site remember information about your visit. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser ("session cookies"), others remain until they expire or you delete them ("persistent cookies"). Cookies set by the site you are visiting are called "first-party"; cookies set by other domains loaded on the page are "third-party".

2. Legal basis

We rely on two legal bases under EU law:

  • Legitimate interest / strict necessity for cookies that are essential to deliver the service you requested (authentication, security, load balancing, saving your category preferences).
  • Consent for all other cookies, including analytics and advertising. You can withdraw consent at any time using the controls above; withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

3. Categories of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary

Required for the site to function. These are always active and cannot be turned off via the banner.

  • Authentication — keeps you signed in to your NON-WWW.COM account (set by our auth provider, session duration plus refresh token).
  • Consent state — stores your cookie choice (nonwww-cookie-consent) in local storage so we don't ask again on every visit. Persistent until you clear it.
  • Preferences — remembers your category priorities, thumbnail visibility, theme, and saved articles. Stored locally on your device.
  • Security — CSRF protection and rate-limit tokens for forms (e.g. the contact form).

3.2 Analytics (consent required)

Help us understand which stories are read and how the site performs. Only loaded after you click "Accept all". If you reject, no analytics scripts are injected into the page. Typical retention: up to 26 months.

3.3 Advertising (consent required)

Used by ad partners we may integrate to display and measure ads that support the publication. Only loaded after consent. Some partners may set their own cookies once their scripts run — see their policies for details. Typical retention: up to 13 months.

4. Third parties

We do not sell personal data. The third parties whose cookies may appear on this site are limited to:

  • Authentication provider — strictly necessary, set on sign-in.
  • Analytics provider (if configured) — only after consent.
  • Ad provider (if configured) — only after consent.

When data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision as required by GDPR.

5. Your choices

  • Use the banner shown on your first visit, or the controls above, at any time.
  • Block or delete cookies via your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge all expose per-site controls).
  • Enable "Do Not Track" or Global Privacy Control — we treat both signals as a withdrawal of consent for non-essential cookies.

Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from signing in or saving preferences.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the technologies we use or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage.

7. Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy? Reach us through the contact page.