Cookie policy
Effective date:
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and help us understand how visitors use them.
How we use cookies
We use cookies in two ways: some are strictly necessary for the website to function, others are used for analytics and marketing purposes only with your explicit consent. Where we mention similar technologies, we include browser local storage used to record your consent (see below). You can manage your preferences at any time using the cookie icon on the site.
The cookies and storage we use
Strictly necessary local storage
This entry is stored in your browser’s localStorage for ichor.studio (first party). It is not an HTTP cookie. It is required to remember your consent choices and cannot be switched off without breaking the consent experience. It does not store any personally identifiable information beyond what you choose in the consent UI (category toggles and a timestamp).
| Key | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
ichor_consent_v2 |
ichor.studio |
Stores a JSON object written by our site script: v (consent schema version, currently 2),
necessary (always true),
analytics and marketing (booleans reflecting your choices),
and updatedAt (Unix timestamp in milliseconds of the last save). Used only to apply your preferences on return visits and to sync with Google Consent Mode updates.
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Persistent until you clear site data for ichor.studio (no automatic expiry in our code). |
Strictly necessary cookies on the blog
The blog at ichor.studio/blog runs on WordPress. WordPress may set first-party cookies that are required for the blog to function (for example to check whether your browser accepts cookies, to keep you signed in to wp-admin, or to remember a comment you submit). These are not used for analytics or advertising.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
ichor.studio (WordPress) | Checks that the browser accepts cookies so the blog can work correctly. | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* |
ichor.studio (WordPress) | Keep a logged-in editor signed in and store admin display preferences. Set only if you use the WordPress dashboard. | Session to 1 year, depending on “Remember me” |
comment_author_* |
ichor.studio (WordPress) | Remembers your name, email, and site if you leave a comment and choose to be remembered. | Up to 347 days |
Analytics cookies (require your consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Tag Manager | Tracks ad conversions | 3 months |
Marketing cookies (require your consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | Tracks visits for ad measurement | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel | Stores click identifier from Meta ads | 3 months |
Session recording cookies (require your consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Connects page views to a session | 1 day |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Persists Clarity user ID | 1 year |
| MUID | Microsoft | Identifies unique web browsers | 13 months |
How to manage your cookies
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie icon on our website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings — please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
For more information about cookies generally, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Last updated: 4 May 2026