Technical Transparency

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by your internet browser when you load digital platforms. They serve essential functions such as maintaining user sessions, remembering layout preferences, and providing aggregated performance metrics.

2. How We Implement Google Consent Mode v2

111111 respects your digital autonomy. In accordance with modern privacy standards, we have configured Google Consent Mode v2 in an advanced default configuration:

  • Default Blockade: All non-essential categories (analytics, personalized advertising, user telemetry) are set to denied prior to any user interaction.
  • Unobstructed Reading: You can read our stories with zero tracking cookies activated.
  • Persistent Reconfiguration: You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time via the tool in our site footer.

3. Categories of Cookies Used

CategoryOperational PurposeConsent Mode ParameterDefault State
Strictly NecessaryEnables core security, form validation, and server balancing.security_storageGranted
FunctionalRemembers your local consent preferences across visits.functionality_storageGranted
Analytics & PerformanceMeasures aggregated readership to guide our editorial topics.analytics_storageDenied
Advertising & PersonalizationMeasures audience attribution and dispatch reach.ad_storage, ad_user_dataDenied

4. Specific Identifiers Inventory

Cookie IdentifierProviderPurposeLifespan
cookie_consent111111 (Local)Stores granular consent choices in browser local storage.12 Months
_ga, _ga_*Google AnalyticsPseudonymous audience metrics (only active upon opt-in).Up to 24 Months
_gcl_auGoogle AdsConversion telemetry (only active upon opt-in).90 Days

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Beyond our on-site consent banner, you may regulate, block, or delete cookies at any time directly through your web browser preferences (e.g., Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge). Please note that fully disabling essential cookies may impact specific platform features.

6. Questions Regarding Cookie Use

For additional details regarding our privacy implementation and data governance, contact our team at [email protected].