Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Internet Culture uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy]
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember preferences, and understand how the site is being used. Cookies cannot run programs or access other files on your device.
2. How we use cookies
Internet Culture uses a limited set of cookies, for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Core site functionality – page delivery, security, form submissions. The site does not work correctly without these. | Session |
| Preferences | Remembering basic settings, such as your name and email if you choose to save them when commenting. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Understanding which content is read and how visitors move through the site, so we can improve it. Set by Google Analytics. | Up to 2 years |
| Third-party / embedded content | Set by platforms whose content appears in our pages (for example, YouTube, X, Instagram). We do not control these cookies. | Varies |
3. Cookies we set
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for aggregate statistics | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors over a short period | 24 hours |
This list is updated as the site evolves. Third-party embeds may set additional cookies under their own policies.
4. Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using Google’s opt-out tool.
Please note: blocking certain cookies may affect how parts of the site function. Blocking analytics cookies does not affect your reading experience — it only means we learn less about what to write next.
5. Changes to this policy
This policy will be updated as the cookies we use change. The date at the top reflects the current version.
6. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy:
[hello@internetculture.org] — subject line “Cookies.”