Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

What is a cookie

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device when you visit. Cookies serve a variety of purposes: some are essential for a site to function, others help the site remember your preferences, and others are used for analytics or advertising. Some cookies are "first-party" (set by the site you are visiting) and others are "third-party" (set by a different domain loaded as part of the page).

What we use

We use a deliberately minimal set of cookies. Our policy is to use only what is necessary for the site to function and, with your consent, anonymous analytics to understand which articles readers find useful.

Essential cookies

• mhr_cookie_consent — a first-party cookie (technically a localStorage entry) that records whether you have accepted or declined our use of analytics cookies. Duration: until you clear it.

Analytics cookies (only with your consent)

• We may deploy a privacy-respecting analytics tool that records aggregate statistics — the number of visits to each article, the approximate location (country level) of visitors, and which device categories are being used. This data is anonymous and is not used to identify individual readers. It is not shared with any advertising network.

What we do not use

We do not use advertising cookies. We do not use cross-site tracking technology. We do not load social-media "share" buttons that read cookies from other domains. We do not embed third-party video players that set tracking cookies on the page load (videos, where included, link out to the host site rather than embedding).

Managing your preferences

The first time you visit the site, a banner at the bottom of the page asks you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing the cookie banner preference from your browser storage and refreshing the page.

You can also manage cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies from specific sites. Please consult your browser's help documentation for details. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

Changes

If we change the cookies we use, we will update this policy and, where appropriate, ask you to review your preferences again. The date at the top of the page records the most recent revision.

Contact

For questions about our cookie practice please write to [email protected].