Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember certain information across page visits and sessions.
How we use cookies
This website uses a minimal set of cookies, grouped into the categories below. You can manage your preferences at any time using the cookie banner.
Cookie categories
Necessary
These are required for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. This category also includes cookieless, anonymised page-view analytics via Matomo (self-hosted). No cookies are set, the last two bytes of your IP address are removed before storage, and no data is shared with third parties. This processing is based on legitimate interest (aggregate, anonymous traffic statistics).
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
tabularis-cookie-consent | tabularis.dev | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent (localStorage) |
| None (cookieless) | analytics.debbaweb.it | Anonymised page-view statistics without persistent identifiers | Session only |
_GRECAPTCHA | google.com | Google reCAPTCHA — spam and bot protection on the sponsors contact form | 6 months |
Measurement
Enabling this category upgrades the base cookieless tracking to full cookie-based analytics via Matomo. Persistent cookies allow us to recognise returning visitors and measure engagement over time. IP addresses are still anonymised and no data is shared with third parties.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_pk_id.* | analytics.debbaweb.it | Identifies a returning visitor across sessions | 13 months |
_pk_ses.* | analytics.debbaweb.it | Tracks a single visit session | 30 minutes |
_pk_ref.* | analytics.debbaweb.it | Stores referral source for the visit | 6 months |
Marketing
These cookies are set by third-party services used on this website. The sponsors page uses EmailChef to manage sponsorship contact form submissions. By submitting the form you agree to EmailChef's Privacy Policy.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
ec_* | emailchef.com | Tracks form submission state and prevents duplicate submissions on the sponsors contact form | Session |
_ec_visitor | emailchef.com | Identifies the visitor for EmailChef analytics and mailing list management | 1 year |
Managing your preferences
You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time. Your current consent is stored locally in your browser and is never sent to any server.
To withdraw consent or change your choices, clear the tabularis-cookie-consent entry from your browser's local storage, or reload the page after clearing site data —the consent banner will reappear.
Contact
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please open an issue on GitHub or join our Discord.