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Cookies
A short account of the small files and storage keys this site may use. Rejecting analytics does not lock any page. Last updated 18 August 2026.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a site stores on your device so it can remember a choice or measure a visit. This site also uses localStorage for the same kind of memory. In this notice, “cookies” includes that storage unless we say otherwise.
Types we use
Essential. Needed to remember that you have seen the banner and chosen accept or reject. Without this, the banner would return every time you open a page, which is noisy rather than principled.
Analytics. Set only if you press Accept. These help us see which essays are read, in aggregate. They are not used to build an advertising profile. If you press Reject, they are not set, and every programme page, form, and essay remains available.
Cookies table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| packagepacketbase_cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or rejected optional analytics so the banner does not nag. | Until you clear site data or choose again | Packagepacketbase (localStorage) |
| ppb_essential_ack | Optional helper cookie mirroring the same choice for older browsers that mishandle storage. | 12 months | Packagepacketbase |
| ppb_read_stat | Counts page views in aggregate after Accept. Never set on Reject. | 13 months | Packagepacketbase |
Third-party cookies
Pages load fonts from Google Fonts and images from Unsplash. Those services may set their own cookies according to their policies. We do not control them. Embedded content is not used on legal pages. If a future essay includes a third-party player, we will list it here before it ships.
How to manage or disable cookies
Use Accept or Reject on the banner. To change later, clear localStorage for this site in your browser settings and reload; the banner returns. You can also block cookies entirely in the browser. Essential storage exists only to remember your preference.
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge each have a settings panel for site data. Clearing “cookies and site data” for packagepacketbase.digital removes the keys in the table.
Impact of disabling
Rejecting or blocking analytics does not hide syllabi, fees, the contact form, or essays. You may see the banner again if the preference cannot be stored. Fonts or images might need a fresh load from their providers; that is independent of our analytics choice.
Personal data connected to cookies is described in the privacy notice.