Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 • Last Revised: May 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are compact text files placed onto your computer or handheld device when accessing websites. They allow platforms to remember session states, protect security, analyze aggregate traffic, and deliver customized editorial experiences.

2. Google Consent Mode v2 Architecture

Our platform integrates Google Consent Mode v2 (Advanced). When you initially land on our publication, marketing and analytical tracking signals are set to denied by default until you deliberately make a selection in our consent banner.

3. Classification of Cookies

CategoryFunctional ScopeConsent Mode SignalDefault State
Strictly NecessaryCore site rendering, security tokens, load balancesecurity_storageGranted
Functional StorageUser interface and localized settings persistencefunctionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsAnonymized reader journeys and metricsanalytics_storageDenied
Advertising & PersonalizationCampaign attribution and interest signalsad_storage, ad_user_dataDenied

4. Specific Cookies Deployed

IdentifierOriginFunctionLifespan
cookie_consent_choiceteixeirt.icuStores your consent configuration12 months
_gaGoogle TagAnonymous metrics (if consent granted)24 months
_ga_*Google TagSession identification (if consent granted)Session

5. Modifying Your Choices

You maintain perpetual authority over your cookie selections. You may reopen the configuration panel at any moment by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page, or through browser privacy controls.

6. Questions

For inquiries regarding our use of telemetry and storage tokens, contact our bureau at [email protected].