Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by the browser on the User's device when visiting a website. They help websites remember preferences and function properly.

2. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. We use them without consent because the platform cannot operate without them.

Cookie	Purpose	Expiry
`birenko_session`	Session management (login state)	Browser close / 2 hours
`XSRF-TOKEN`	CSRF protection (security)	Browser close / 2 hours
`birenko_theme`	Theme preference (display settings)	1 year

3. Functional Storage

The User's theme preference (e.g., "synthwave", "light") is stored in the browser's localStorage and in a functional cookie (birenko_theme) so the server can remember the display settings. This cookie contains only the theme name and may be used in aggregate usage statistics visible to system administrators.

4. What We Don't Use

No third-party cookies
No analytics cookies (no Google Analytics or similar)
No advertising cookies
No tracking cookies
We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) signal by default

5. Managing Cookies

Users can manage cookies through browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent some platform features from working properly (e.g., login may not be possible).

To manage cookie settings, refer to the browser's help page.