What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files saved to your browser when you visit a website. In addition to cookies, this policy also explains how we use your browser's local storage (localStorage and sessionStorage).
Your Consent and Preferences
When you first visit our site, a notice asking for your cookie preference is displayed. Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising cookies) are set only if you give your consent. You can change your choice at any time via the 'Cookie preferences' link in the site footer.
Our site uses Google Consent Mode (Consent Mode v2). If you do not consent, Google Analytics and Google AdSense do not set cookies on your device; cookieless measurement signals that do not identify you are sent to Google Analytics, and only non-personalised ads are shown.
Types of Cookies and Storage
Strictly Necessary Cookies
No consent required
Used only to maintain the sessions of writers and editors who log in to the admin panel. Not created for visitors.
Analytics Cookies
Only with your consent
Used with Google Analytics 4 to measure visit and page view statistics.
Advertising Cookies
Only with your consent
Used by Google AdSense to display ads, limit ad frequency and, if you have consented, personalise ads based on your interests.
Preference Records
Only in your browser
Your theme preference, cookie preference and recent searches are kept in your browser's local storage and are not sent to our servers.
Cookies and Storage We Use
| Name | Type | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kf_session | Strictly necessary cookie | Kriptofoni | 14 days | Admin panel session (writers and editors only) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics cookie (with consent) | Google Analytics 4 | Up to 2 years | Visit and page view statistics |
| Google advertising cookies (e.g. __gads, __gpi) | Advertising cookie (with consent) | Google AdSense | Up to 13 months | Ad display, frequency capping and, with your consent, personalisation |
| kf-consent | Local storage | Kriptofoni | Until you delete it | Remembers your cookie preference |
| kf-theme | Local storage | Kriptofoni | Until you delete it | Light/dark theme preference |
| kf-recent-searches | Local storage | Kriptofoni | Until you delete it | Lists your recent searches in your browser only |
| kf-anchor-closed | Session storage | Kriptofoni | Until the tab is closed | Stops the mobile bottom ad slot you closed from reopening in the same session |
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics 4: Site usage statistics.
Google AdSense: Ad display.
ctengine: A third-party script used on the site; it is loaded only if you give cookie consent. The provider's own policy applies to the data used by this service.
For details of how Google uses this data, please see Google's partner sites policy.
Managing Cookies
Cookie preferences: You can give or withdraw your consent via the 'Cookie preferences' link in the site footer.
Browser settings: You can view and delete cookies and site data in your browser settings; local storage records are deleted together with site data.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Significant changes are announced on our website and, where necessary, your consent is obtained. We recommend that you review the policy regularly.
Contact
For questions about our cookie policy, you can write to info@kriptofoni.com. For your rights regarding your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy, and for the terms governing use of the site, our Terms of Use.
Last Updated: 8 November 2026