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This page explains the cookies and similar browser storage that curiositydiaries.com uses. You can change your choice any time with Cookie settings in the footer.
Essential (always on)
These make the site work and keep it secure. They do not track you across other websites.
| Name | Where | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
curiosity-diaries-session | api.curiositydiaries.com | Keeps you signed in | Up to 7 days |
XSRF-TOKEN | api.curiositydiaries.com | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery | Session |
cd_consent | curiositydiaries.com (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choice | 12 months |
cd_sid | curiositydiaries.com (session storage) | Random per-tab session ID for basic, anonymous page counts | Until the tab closes |
Stripe cookies (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) | stripe.com | Fraud prevention when you pay | Up to 1 year |
Cloudflare cookies (__cf_bm, cf_clearance) | if enabled | Bot and spam protection | Up to 30 minutes / 1 day |
Preferences
| Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
cd_theme | Light or dark mode |
cd_font | Article text size |
cd_vid_liked | Remembers which articles you liked |
Analytics (only with your consent)
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
cd_vid (local storage) | A random visitor ID so our first-party analytics can tell new visitors from returning ones. It is never shared with third parties. | 12 months |
Google Analytics _ga* (only if the site owner has enabled it) | Aggregated traffic statistics | Up to 13 months |
Advertising (only with your consent, only if enabled)
If advertising is enabled, Google AdSense may set cookies (such as __gads, __gpi) to show and measure ads. Without consent, no advertising scripts are loaded.
How to control cookies
- Use Cookie settings in the footer to switch analytics or advertising on or off.
- You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will sign you out and break forms.
More detail about how we use data is in our Privacy Policy.